Prevalence of skin manifestations in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 presents extrapulmonary manifestations that can aid in the diagnosis. Skin manifestations have been reported but their characteristics are not yet clear. Health professionals need information about its prevalence and main characteristics.

Methods

This systematic review followed the PRISMA criteria. The protocol was registered in the PROSPERO (number CRD42020193173). Seven electronic databases and the gray literature were searched independently by two researchers. Observational analytical studies that presented data on the prevalence of skin manifestations in patients aged 19 or older with COVID-19 were included. Prevalence estimates were synthesized through a meta-analysis using random-effects models. Association meta-analysis and comparisons were perform

SUBMITTER: de Aguiar BRL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11371801 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature