Genitourinary tract symptoms in patients admitted with COVID-19: Exploring changes in frequency by determinants and pandemic waves.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urothelial cells exhibit increased expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 receptor, which is the binding site of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 to cells. The frequency and distribution of genitourinary tract symptoms in patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unknown.

Objective

We explored trends in genitourinary tract symptoms by gender and each of six pandemic waves in patients admitted for COVID-19, and related them with severity, death and length of hospitalization.

Design setting and participants

A retrospective study took place in our institution of COVID-19 admitted patients. Only patients with RT-PCR or antigen test confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were included. Demographic, clinical, and genitourinary s

SUBMITTER: Viegas Madrid V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793955 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature