COVID-19 infection among vaccinated and unvaccinated: Does it make any difference?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There is a probability that vaccination may lead to reduction in the severity and complications associated with COVID-19 infection among hospitalized patients. This study aimed to determine the characteristics, clinical profiles, and outcomes of COVID-19 infection in vaccinated and non-vaccinated patients.

Design and data sources

This prospective observational cohort study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) and recruited COVID-19 patients admitted between June 1st and September 30th, 2021. Patients' demographics, date of admission and discharge, comorbid conditions, immunization status for COVID-19 infection, presenting complaints, lab workup and computed tomography (CT) scan findings were obtained from the medical records. The primary outcome

SUBMITTER: Fatima S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9286242 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature