Low CD4 T cell count predicts radiological progression in severe and critically ill COVID-19 patients: a case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread globally and caused over 3 million deaths, posing great challenge on public health and medical systems. Limited data are available predictive factors for disease progression. We aim to assess clinical and radiological predictors for pulmonary aggravation in severe and critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Methods

Patients with confirmed COVID-19 in Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China, between Feb. 6th, 2020 and Feb. 21st, 2020 were retrospectively collected. Enrolled patients were divided into non-progression group and progression group based on initial and follow-up chest CTs. Clinical, laboratory, and radiological variables were analyzed.

Results

During the study period, 162 patients were identified and a

SUBMITTER: Wang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411132 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature