Covid-19: a brief case to remind us that common things happen commonly

A 76-year-old man admitted 12 days ago to hospital with increased confusion and reduced mobility. He had a history of Parkinson’s disease and early Parkinson’s dementia but generally could function reasonably well and was able to attend to some of his activities of daily living. On admission his blood showed normal white cell count and C reactive protein with normal kidney and liver function tests. His initial Chest X-ray reported as normal. A differential of a urinary tract infection and or increased confusion due to Parkinson’s disease medications causing delirium was considered. Further reading: The Covid effect: the body as