Prevalence, duration, and factors influencing post-COVID conditions among patients at several public hospitals, Alexandria governorate, Egypt 2022-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-COVID conditions (PCC), characterized by persistent symptoms following acute infection, represent an emerging chronic illness that potentially affects millions of people worldwide. SARS-CoV-2 infection has resulted in a PCC incidence ranging from 10 to 30 % in non-hospitalized individuals to 50-70 % in hospitalized patients. Most PCC patients experience mild symptoms, while a minority report severe manifestations. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of PCC among COVID-19 patients who attended three public hospitals in Alexandria, Egypt between June 2022 and February 2023, and to investigate its risk factors.

Methods

All COVID-19-confirmed patients aged >18 years attended the selected hospitals, and their household contacts were contacted. Data were collected

SUBMITTER: Ashmawy R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11492249 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature