A single centered study reveals association between liver injury and COVID-19 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Despite the fact that it has been over a year with the pandemic COVID-19 infection, ongoing research and analysis reveal many complications and comorbidities associated with COVID-19. In this study, we aimed at investigating the clinical and laboratory assessments in COVID-19 patients with and without liver injury.

Methods

Symptomatic 541 COVID-19 positive patients, who were admitted to Al Kuwait Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), were recruited in this study. Their data was collected retrospectively, including demographic data, blood tests, symptoms, radiographical assessments, and clinical outcomes of COVID-19.

Results

Around 19% of the recruited COVID-19 patients displayed signs of acute liver injury. Also, there was an increase in the

SUBMITTER: Elemam NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8233059 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature