Variation in global COVID-19 symptoms by geography and by chronic disease: A global survey using the COVID-19 Symptom Mapper.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 is typically characterised by a triad of symptoms: cough, fever and loss of taste and smell, however, this varies globally. This study examines variations in COVID-19 symptom profiles based on underlying chronic disease and geographical location.

Methods

Using a global online symptom survey of 78,299 responders in 190 countries between 09/04/2020 and 22/09/2020, we conducted an exploratory study to examine symptom profiles associated with a positive COVID-19 test result by country and underlying chronic disease (single, co- or multi-morbidities) using statistical and machine learning methods.

Findings

From the results of 7980 COVID-19 tested positive responders, we find that symptom patterns differ by country. For example, India reported a lower pr

SUBMITTER: Kadirvelu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8898170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature