| Autor: |
Hend M. Esmaeel, Hamdy S. Mohamed, Asmaa R. Khalaf, Hamza A. Mahmoud, Doaa Gadallah |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2314-8551 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s43168-023-00241-2 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background The respiratory system is the most frequently affected system by COVID-19. However, a variety of extra-pulmonary systems can be influenced by COVID-19 with subsequent morbidity and mortality. Aim This study aim is to report the most frequent extra pulmonary presentations of COVID-19 with comparison to patients with primary pulmonary presentation. Risk factors for ICU admission in both groups were examined. Methods In this prospective comparative cross-sectional study, detailed demographics, medical history, clinical assessment, and computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest were done to all recruited patients with COVID-19. Result This study included a total of 1664 confirmed COVID-19 patients. The patients were categorized into two groups. Patients with pulmonary manifestations included 716 patients while 948 patients presented with extrapulmonary manifestations. Patients in the extrapulmonary group were older. The prevalence of certain chronic comorbid conditions was higher in the extra pulmonary group as cardiac, CNS, hepatic, and renal diseases, while chronic respiratory disorders were more prevalent in the pulmonary group (P value: |
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