Incidence of post-COVID-19 syndrome and its association with COVID-19 severity in a tertiary private hospital: Prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We determined the incidence of post-COVID-19 syndrome and its association with COVID-19 severity among patients discharged in a tertiary private hospital.

Methods

This single-center prospective cohort study included admitted patients 18 years old and older, diagnosed with COVID-19, discharged recovered, and interviewed at least 6 months from onset of COVID-19. Incidence of post-COVID-19 syndrome obtained and its association with COVID-19 severity was analyzed.

Results

Among the 280 patients included in the study, 71.43% were diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, with higher proportion in men (53%). The median age was 50 (18-92) years old. All severe COVID-19 cases (21%) had post-COVID-19 syndrome. The leading comorbidities were hypertension (25%) and diabe

SUBMITTER: Monzon ELA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500554 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature