Sinovac vaccination and the course of COVID-19 disease in hospitalized patients in Turkey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2 has a higher transmission rate than the first variant identified. The efficacy of vaccines is affected by the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Objective

Investigate the relationship of vaccination and virus variant on the course of the disease in patients who were hospitalized with a diagnosis of COVID-19.

Design

Retrospective, cohort study SETTING: Tertiary health institution PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study included patients older than the age of 18 years who were hospitalized in a COVID-19 service or the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of COVID-19 between 1 January 2021 and 30 April 2021. Demographic characteristics, vaccination and the Alpha virus variant status, comorbidities, and information about hospitaliza

SUBMITTER: Delen LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9167459 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature