Comparison of the clinical and radiological manifestations of male patients with COVID-19 from different ethnicities.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak began in Wuhan, China, and quickly escalated into a significant pandemic threat. COVID-19 is associated with variable morbidity and mortality rates, which differ greatly from one country to another. This study aimed to investigate the clinical findings of SARS-CoV-2 infection in different ethnic groups, as well as to identify the radiological manifestations and various biomarkers for the assessment of COVID-19 patients.

Materials and methods

The clinical data of 210 COVID-19 patients with respiratory disorders, who attended the chest clinic at Mouwasat Hospital, Jubail, in the Eastern area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from April to May 2020, were thoroughly reviewed. The patients were divided into seven groups based on t

SUBMITTER: Ahmed RI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420244 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature