Hematological findings in adult patients with SARS CoV-2 infection at Tygerberg Hospital Cape Town South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with hematological abnormalities of variable severity. The full blood count (FBC) and leukocyte differential count (DIFF) could facilitate the prediction of disease severity and outcome in COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the hematological parameters in early severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and their correlation with disease outcome.

Methods

A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study was performed. Adults with a FBC and positive SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction results between March 1, and June 31, 2020 were reviewed. Basic hematological parameters (FBC, DIFF) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status were recorded. Outcome measures were admission to a gener

SUBMITTER: Abdullah I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9059219 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature