scholarly journals Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of 17 Hospitalized Patients with 2019 Novel Coronavirus Infections Outside Wuhan, China

Author(s):  
Jie Li ◽  
Shilin Li ◽  
Yurui Cai ◽  
Qin Liu ◽  
Xue Li ◽  
...  

SUMMARYAn increasing number of cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) infected with 2019-nCoV have been identified in Wuhan and other cities in China, since December 2019. We analyzed data on the 17 confirmed cases in Dazhou to provide the epidemiologic characteristics of NCP outside Wuhan. Among them, 12 patients were still quarantined in the hospital, 5 patients were discharged NCP patients according to the national standards. Compared with non-discharged NCP patients, the discharged NCP patients had younger ages. Moreover, discharged NCP patients had higher heart rate, lymphocytes levels and monocytes levels than non-discharged NCP patients on admission to the hospital. Notably, all of 17 patients had abnormal increased C-reactive protein levels, and 16 patients had abnormal computed tomography images. This study provided some information that younger age, higher lymphocytes levels and monocytes levels at the diagnoses of 2019-nCoV may contributed to faster recovery and better therapeutic outcome.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Luo ◽  
Yihua Lin ◽  
Xiangyang Yao ◽  
Yonghong Shi ◽  
Fang Lu ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective: We sought to investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia in Xiamen, which is a city in Fujian Province, China. Methods: From January 20, 2020, to March 4, 2020, the clinical characteristics of all patients confirmed with novel coronavirus pneumonia admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, which was the only designated hospital for cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Xiamen, were analyzed. Results: A total of 35 cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia were confirmed. Patients were divided into the general-ward admission group and the intensive-care-unit (ICU) admission group. The most commonly observed symptoms were fever (80%), cough (51%), expectoration (28%), and fatigue (23%). Compared with patients in the general-ward group, patients in the ICU group had a higher maximum body temperature, a longer duration of fever after admission, and more symptoms of systemic pain. Considering the laboratory findings, patients in the ICU group exhibited lower peripheral blood lymphocyte ratios and lymphocyte counts but higher C-reactive protein and lactate dehydrogenase levels. All patients were discharged without death, and no patients required invasive ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Conclusion: Relative to patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan, the cases in Xiamen were less severe.


Author(s):  
Haiyan Fu ◽  
Hongjuan Li ◽  
Xiaoqing Tang ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Jie Shen ◽  
...  

AbstractObjectiveTo analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia in Kunming City, and to study the correlation between nutritional status and immune function.MethodsClinical data of 36 patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia in isolation area of Kunming Third People’s Hospital from January 31 to February 15, 2020 were collected, and the basic situation, clinical characteristics, laboratory examination and CT imaging characteristics were analyzed. Serum albumin (ALB), prealbumin (PAB), hypersensitive c-reactive protein (hs-crp), CD3T cells, CD4T cells, CD8T cells and normal control group were analyzed. A simple linear regression analysis of the relationship between proalbumin and T cell subpopulation counts in the blood of patients.Results(1) The patients with new coronavirus pneumonia in Kunming were mainly of common type. (2) 50% of the patients’ first symptoms were fever and cough; (3) The total number of white blood cells in peripheral blood was normal or decreased in 23 cases (79%), and the lymphocyte count decreased in 5 cases (13.89%), without anemia. Hypersensitive c-reactive protein increased in 19 (52.78%) cases, and procalcitonin increased in 1 case. Albumin decreased in 5 cases (13.89%), proalbumin decreased in 15 cases (41.67%), alanine transaminase increased slightly in 4 cases (11.11%), alanine transaminase increased slightly in 4 cases (11.11%), total bilirubin increased slightly in 11 cases (30.56%), and renal function and blood coagulation were normal. Absolute value of CD3+T cells is with a decrease in 21 cases (58.3%), CD4+T in 28 cases (77.8%), CD8+T in 17 cases (47.2%), and CD4+/ CD8+ inverse in 6 cases (16.7%). (4) The prealbumin, CD3 T cells, CD4 T cells and CD8 T cells in the new coronavirus pneumonia group were significantly lower than those in the normal control group, and the hypersensitive c-reactive protein was higher than that in the normal control group. (5) The levels of PAB in the serum of the patients were linearly correlated with hs-crp, CD3 T cells, CD4 T cells and CD8 T cells, and the correlation coefficients were −0.474, 0.558, 0.467 and 0.613, respectively, showing statistical differences.ConclusionThe clinical characteristics of the novel coronavirus pneumonia in Kunming are different from those in Wuhan. The changes of serum proalbumin and T cell subsets are relatively obvious. Changes in serum proalbumin may contribute to the early warning of novel coronavirus pneumonia. The nutritional status of patients with common and mild pneumonia should be considered.


Author(s):  
Kashif Naeem ◽  
Vinod Choondal ◽  
Mahmoud Hamouri ◽  
Ahmed Abbas ◽  
Sreevidya Machingal ◽  
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Since December 2019, the world has witnessed the Coronavirus disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. We share our initial experience at a center in Dubai, UAE, with a diverse ethnic population and present the clinical characteristics of the first 100 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease patients. In this retrospective, single center study, we included all adult (≥12 years old) laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients who presented at Al Kuwait Hospital, Dubai, UAE between 21 February 2020 and 15 April 2020. We extracted data on the demograhics, clinical presentation, laboratory and imaging results, treatment, complications and outcomes from the electronic medical records. Results are expressed as counts and percentages for categorical variables, and mean (with range) for continuous variables. A total of one hundred patients were studied. Mean age was 44 years (range 13-82 years); 16% were aged more than 60 years. 69% were males. Most of the patients (41%) belonged to South Asia, while 33% belonged to the Middle East. 21% were diabetics, 20% were hypertensives, 10% were active smokers and 6% were known cases of asthma/chronic obstructive lung disease. Upon admission, fever (46%) and dry cough (41%) were the most common symptoms, while  24% were asymptomatic on admission. Mean duration of symptoms before hospital admission was 5.1 days (range 1-14 days). Upon admission, 8% had low platelets, 7% had lymphopenia, 61% had high C-reactive protein, 48% had high ferritin, 37% had high lactate dehydrogenase, and 31% had high D-dimers. 63% had normal chest radiography upon presentation. Computed tomography chest showed ground glass opacification in 80%, consolidation in 21% while 14% had ill defined patchy opacities. All lesions were located peripherally and 79% had bilateral involvement with predominantly lower lobe disease. 8% had critical illness. Chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine (93%) and the protease inhibitor lopinavir-ritonavir (86%) were the most commonly prescribed treatment. 8% needed non-invasive ventilation and 7% were intubated and ventilated invasively. 7% developed acute repiratory distress syndrome, 5% went into septic shock and needed vasopressor support, 2% developed acute cardiac injury, 17% had acute kidney injury, 11% had acute liver injury and 2% developed disseminated intravascular coagulation. Almost half of the patients (49%) were declared recovered after having two negative COVID-19 PCR tests while 5% died. We concluded that the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents with different clinical characteristics in the UAE with an ethnic diverse background. Majority affected were young, males and diabetic. One-fourth were asymptomatic on admission, while fever and dry cough were the most common symptoms. High C-reactive protein and ferritin on admission was common. Most of the patients had normal chest radiograph on admission, while computed tomography chest showed the characteristic findings in over two-thirds. Almost half of our patients recovered while 5% died. This is an intial experience only and increased patient cohort will provide further information.


2020 ◽  
Vol 148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Puyu Shi ◽  
Guoxia Ren ◽  
Jun Yang ◽  
Zhiqiang Li ◽  
Shujiao Deng ◽  
...  

Abstract The mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) differs between countries and regions. This study aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics of imported and second-generation cases in Shaanxi. This study included 134 COVID-19 cases in Shaanxi outside Wuhan. Clinical data were compared between severe and non-severe cases. We further profiled the dynamic laboratory findings of some patients. In total, 34.3% of the 134 patients were severe cases, 11.2% had complications. As of 7 March 2020, 91.8% patients were discharged and one patient (0.7%) died. Age, lymphocyte count, C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, direct bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase and hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase showed difference between severe and no-severe cases (all P < 0.05). Baseline lymphocyte count was higher in survived patients than in non-survivor case, and it increased as the condition improved, but declined sharply when death occurred. The interleukin-6 (IL-6) level displayed a downtrend in survivors, but rose very high in the death case. Pulmonary fibrosis was found on later chest computed tomography images in 51.5% of the pneumonia cases. Imported and second-generation cases outside Wuhan had a better prognosis than initial cases in Wuhan. Lymphocyte count and IL-6 level could be used for evaluating prognosis. Pulmonary fibrosis as the sequelae of COVID-19 should be taken into account.


Author(s):  
Laura May Miles ◽  
Sofianne Gabrielli ◽  
Michelle Le ◽  
Elena Netchiporouk ◽  
Sharon Baum ◽  
...  

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Some forms of chronic urticaria (CU) can be specifically attributed to a response to a definite trigger, referred to as chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU). We aimed to assess the demographics, clinical characteristics, comorbidities, natural history, and management of pediatric patients with CIndU. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Over a 6-year period, children presenting to the allergy clinic at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) with CIndU were prospectively recruited. CU was defined as the presence of wheals and/or angioedema, occurring for at least 6 weeks. A standardized diagnostic test was used to establish the presence of a specific form of urticaria. Resolution was defined as the absence of hives for 1 year without treatment. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Sixty-four patients presented with CIndU, of which 51.6% were male, with a median age of 12.5 (interquartile range 7.3, 15.9) years. Cold CU and cholinergic CU were the most common subtypes (60.3 and 41.3%, respectively). Basophil counts were undetectable in 48.4% of the cases, and C-reactive protein levels were elevated in 7.8% of patients. Of all cases, 71.4% were controlled with second-generation antihistamines. The resolution rate was of 45.3% (95% confidence interval 33.1–57.5%), based on per-protocol population within the 6-year course of the study. Resolution was more likely in patients who presented with well-controlled urticaria control test scores and elevated CD63 counts and in those suffering from thyroid comorbidity. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The natural history of CIndU resolution in pediatric patients was relatively low and was associated with elevated CD63 levels, as well as thyroid comorbidity.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel Molina ◽  
Milena Soriano Marcolino ◽  
Magda Carvalho Pires ◽  
Lucas Emanuel Ferreira Ramos ◽  
Rafael Tavares Silva ◽  
...  

AbstractChagas disease (CD) continues to be a major public health burden in Latina America. Information on the interplay between COVID-19 and CD is lacking. Our aim was to assess clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of patients with CD and COVID-19, and to compare it to non-CD patients. Consecutive patients with confirmed COVID-19 were included from March to September 2020. Genetic matching for sex, age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hospital was performed in a 4:1 ratio. Of the 7018 patients who had confirmed COVID-19, 31 patients with CD and 124 matched controls were included (median age 72 (64–80) years-old, 44.5% were male). At baseline, heart failure (25.8% vs. 9.7%) and atrial fibrillation (29.0% vs. 5.6%) were more frequent in CD patients than in the controls (p < 0.05). C-reactive protein levels were lower in CD patients compared with the controls (55.5 [35.7, 85.0] vs. 94.3 [50.7, 167.5] mg/dL). In-hospital management, outcomes and complications were similar between the groups. In this large Brazilian COVID-19 Registry, CD patients had a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure compared with non-CD controls, with no differences in-hospital outcomes. The lower C-reactive protein levels in CD patients require further investigation.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel Molina ◽  
Milena Soriano Marcolino ◽  
Magda Carvalho Pires ◽  
Lucas Emanuel Ferreira Ramos ◽  
Rafael Tavares Silva ◽  
...  

Abstract Chagas disease (CD) continues to be a major public health burden in Latina America. Information on the interplay between COVID-19 and CD is lacking. Our aim was to assess clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of patients with CD and COVID-19, and to compare it to non-CD patients. Consecutive patients with confirmed COVID-19 were included from March to September 2020. Genetic matching for sex, age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hospital was performed in a 4:1 ratio. Of the 7,018 patients who had confirmed COVID-19, 31 patients with CD and 124 matched controls were included (median age 72 (64.-80) years-old, 44.5% were male). At baseline, heart failure (25.8% vs. 9.7%) and atrial fibrillation (29.0% vs. 5.6%) were more frequent in CD patients than in the controls (p < 0.05). C-reactive protein levels were lower in CD patients compared with the controls (55.5 [35.7, 85.0] vs. 94.3 [50.7, 167.5] mg/dL). In-hospital management, outcomes and complications were similar between the groups. In this large Brazilian COVID-19 Registry, CD patients had a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure compared with non-CD controls, with no differences in-hospital outcomes. The lower C-reactive protein levels in CD patients require further investigation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 161 (50) ◽  
pp. 2117-2123
Author(s):  
András Bikov ◽  
Martina Mészáros ◽  
László Kunos

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés és célkitűzés: Az obstruktív alvási apnoe (OSA) a felnőtt lakosság jelentős részét érintő betegség, mely ismert rizikófaktora a cardiovascularis és metabolicus betegségeknek és a korai halálozásnak. Mindazonáltal kevés magyarországi adat áll rendelkezésre az OSA-ban szenvedő betegek demográfiai és klinikai jellemzőiről, így vizsgálatunk célja ennek bemutatása volt. Módszer: Retrospektív vizsgálatunkban a Semmelweis Egyetem Pulmonológiai Klinikájának Alváslaboratóriumában kivizsgált 394 személy (58 [46–66] év, 73% férfi, testtömegindex [BMI] = 32,5 [29,2–37,5]) adatait elemeztük, akik kitöltötték az Epworth Álmosság Skálát, poliszomnográfiás vizsgálaton estek át; felvettük az anamnézist, és 255 esetben reggeli éhomi vérvétel történt. Eredmények: 282 esetben igazolódott OSA. Ebben a csoportban magasabb volt a férfiak aránya (66 vs. 35%), magasabb volt az életkor (59 [48–66] vs. 47 [39–60] év) és a BMI (32,11 [27,78–37,18] vs. 25,29 [22,04–29,03] kg/m2), magasabbak voltak a C-reaktív protein értékek (3,0 [1,71–5,34] mg/l vs. 1,71 [0,91–3,31] mg/l), illetve a betegek gyakrabban szenvedtek társbetegségekben a kontrollcsoporthoz képest (magas vérnyomás 74% vs. 39%, cukorbetegség 24% vs. 11%, dyslipidaemia 46% vs. 30%, szív- és érrendszeri betegség 22% vs. 5%, szívritmuszavar 27% vs. 16%; minden p<0,05). Bár az OSA valószínűsége progresszívan nőtt az életkorral és az Epworth Álmosság Skála emelkedésével, a trendekben szignifikáns különbségeket észleltünk a férfiak és a nők között (mindkettő p<0,05). Ezzel szemben az OSA valószínűségének BMI-függése nemektől független volt (p = 0,94). Következtetés: Az OSA valószínűsége progresszívan emelkedik a kor, a BMI és a nappali aluszékonyság függvényében, ugyanakkor ezt befolyásolja a nem is. Közleményünk rámutat a társbetegségek szűrésének fontosságára is az OSA különböző súlyossági fokaiban. Orv Hetil. 2020; 161(50): 2117–2123. Summary. Introduction and objective: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common disease which is a known risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic disease and mortality as well. However, the demographic and clinical characteristics of Hungarian patients with OSA are less known. The aim of this study was to describe them. Method: We analysed the data of 394 subjects (58 [46–66] years, 73% male, body mass index [BMI] = 32.5 [29.2–37.5]) who attended the Sleep Laboratory of the Department of Pulmonology at Semmelweis University. The volunteers filled out the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, we performed a polysomnography and took medical history. In 255 subjects, fasting blood samples were collected. Results: OSA was diagnosed in 282 cases. This group had higher proportion of males (66 vs. 35%) and comorbidities (hypertension 74% vs. 39%, diabetes 24% vs. 11%, dyslipidaemia 46% vs. 30%, cardiovascular diseases 22% vs. 5%, arrhythmia 27% vs. 16%), the patients were older (59 [48–66] vs. 47 [39–60] years) and had higher BMI (32.11 [27.78–37.18] vs. 25.29 [22.04–29.03] kg/m2) and C-reactive protein levels (3.0 [1.71–5.34] mg/l vs. 1.71 [0.91–3.31] mg/l, all p<0.05). There was a significant relationship between the propensity of OSA along increasing age, BMI and Epworth Sleepiness Scale; however, the relationship depended on gender for age and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (both p<0.05). Conclusion: The propensity of OSA increases with age, BMI and symptoms burden and it is affected by the gender. Our study highlights the importance of screening comorbidities in different severity grades of OSA. Orv Hetil. 2020; 161(50): 2117–2123.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Liu ◽  
Kai Wang ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
Xiaoyu Hu ◽  
Tian Hu ◽  
...  

AbstractLittle is known of the patterns of expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 or the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in patients with COVID-19 and colorectal cancer. We found in both bulk and single-cell RNA-seq profiles that ACE2 and TMPRSS2 were expressed at high levels on tumor and normal colorectal epithelial tissues. Clinically, patients with colorectal cancer and COVID-19 were more likely to have lymphopenia, higher respiratory rate, and high hypersensitive C-reactive protein levels than matched patients with COVID-19 but without cancer. These results suggest that patients with colorectal cancer may be particularly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Further mechanistic studies are needed to support our findings.


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