Critically ill patients with diabetes and Middle East respiratory syndrome: a multi-center observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is a risk factor for infection with coronaviruses. This study describes the demographic, clinical data, and outcomes of critically ill patients with diabetes and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

Methods

This retrospective cohort study was conducted at 14 hospitals in Saudi Arabia (September 2012-January 2018). We compared the demographic characteristics, underlying medical conditions, presenting symptoms and signs, management and clinical course, and outcomes of critically ill patients with MERS who had diabetes compared to those with no diabetes. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to determine if diabetes was an independent predictor of 90-day mortality.

Results

Of the 350 critically ill patients with MERS, 171 (48.9%

SUBMITTER: Jose J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7814976 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature