• Emilie Bertron, Caroline Doutrelon, Gabriel Etchegoyen, Charlotte Gislot, Odile Clausse, Catherine Verret, Sébastien Coste, and Justine Josnard.
• Ecole du Val-De-Grâce, Val-De Grâce, Paris 75005, France.
• Mil Med. 2024 Sep 5.

IntroductionThe emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, driven by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, precipitated an unprecedented public health crisis, necessitating comprehensive response worldwide. The Ile-De-France region has been particularly affected, leading to rapid health care system strain and hospital saturation. Within this context, the 1st Armed Forces Medical Centre swiftly adapted its primary care services to cater to the unique needs of military personnel, leveraging telemedicine technologies for efficient health care delivery.Materials And MethodsThis study undertook an observational retrospective analysis to characterize the epidemiological profile of soldiers seeking outpatient care for non-severe COVID-19 symptoms at the 1st Armed Forces Medical Centre's sub-centers between March and December 2020. Electronic medical records of patients were scrutinized to discern patterns in symptom presentation and evolution over time.ResultsThe cross-section sample consisted of 519 patients, predominantly males (71%), with an average age of 38 years. Predominant symptoms reported were asthenia (43%), cephalalgia (41%), myalgia (40%), pyrexia (38%), and tussis (33%). A significant proportion of patients (33%) were asymptomatic at the follow-up consultations, marking a notable increase from initial assessments (14%). Although symptoms indicative of flu-like syndrome and sore throat exhibited regression between consultations, certain manifestations, such as anosmia, ageusia, and dyspnea, persisted without significant variance. Our analysis delineated five distinct symptom profiles within the cohort.ConclusionsThis study provides valuable insights into the clinical course of non-severe COVID-19 cases among military personnel receiving outpatient care, delineating five distinct symptom profiles. This complexity underscores the challenges in predicting and managing symptomatology effectively. Our findings align with existing literature but offer a unique perspective on military cohorts. Notably, in confined military settings with predominantly young and healthy individuals, symptomatic presentations tend to be milder. Robust public health interventions, including quarantine and contact tracing, are crucial to maintaining operational readiness amidst the pandemic's challenges.© The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States 2024. All rights reserved. For commercial re-use, please contact reprints@oup.com for reprints and translation rights for reprints. All other permissions can be obtained through our RightsLink service via the Permissions link on the article page on our site–for further information please contact journals.permissions@oup.com.

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