Episode 5. COVID-19 with Dr Babak Rad
Covid-19 has brought forth upon the world a pandemic unrivalled since the Spanish flu (1918 – 1920) caused by H1N1 influenza A. Described by Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg as the “new and invisible enemy”, every doctor has had to avail themselves of knowledge regarding this highly contagious virus.
Today we are joined by expert infectious disease specialist Dr Babak Rad who will discuss:
· Our knowledge regarding the incubation period of Covid 19
· Virulence
· Quality of testing
· Asymptomatic spreaders
· The immunocompromised patients
· Medical therapies
· Vaccines
Much of our knowledge continues to be a work in progress, by the time this pandemic passes Covid 19 may be the best-known pathogen ever studied by humankind. Please join me in this interesting conservation with Dr Babak Rad.
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Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.