Predictors of a severe course and mortality in patients with COVID-19-associated pneumonia

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2024 Feb 29;66(1):59-65. doi: 10.3897/folmed.66.e111124.

Abstract

Severe and critical forms of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Numerous research studies have been conducted around the world to investigate various variables (demographic, clinical, laboratory, etc.) in an attempt to understand the relationships between them and the course and outcome of patients with COVID-19 infection and pneumonia.

Keywords: COVID-19 pneumonia mortality predictors severe course.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / complications
  • Humans
  • Retrospective Studies
  • SARS-CoV-2