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Sn Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
Nature Publishing Group
Comorbidity and its Impact on Patients with COVID-19
Adekunle Sanyaolu, Chuku Okorie, [...], and Mohsin Altaf
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Abstract
A novel human coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Since then, the virus has made its way across the globe to affect over 180 countries. SARS-CoV-2 has infected humans in all age groups, of all ethnicities, both males and females while spreading through communities at an alarming rate. Given the nature of this virus, there is much still to be learned; however, we know that the clinical manifestations range from a common cold to more severe diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multi-organ failure, and even death. It is believed that COVID-19, in those with underlying health conditions or comorbidities, has an increasingly rapid and severe progression, often leading to death. This paper examined the comorbid conditions, the progression of the disease, and mortality rates in patients of all ages, infected with the ongoing COVID-19 disease. An electronic literature review search was performed, and applicable data was then collected from peer-reviewed articles published from January to April 20, 2020. From what is known at the moment, patients with COVID-19 disease who have comorbidities, such as hypertension or diabetes mellitus, are more likely to develop a more severe course and progression of the disease. Furthermore, older patients, especially those 65 years old and above who have comorbidities and are infected, have an increased admission rate into the intensive
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - In the past 24-hours, the state reported more than 1,900 additional COVID-19 cases, yet the positivity rate fell to eight percent. The downward trend in positive COVID-19 cases, which is also being observed on a nationwide level, is leading some to suggests that herd immunity could be achieved by in just a few months.
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: loveguy
I am not in that "herd group" because I am not an animal I am a human being, I find very offending been call part of any herd.
originally posted by: Liquesence
... I presume it's because of the 500 thousand Americans who have perished.
originally posted by: Cobaltic1978
Yeah, but it’s flu season.... so.
originally posted by: highvein
a reply to: Liquesence
So you didn't like getting the vaccine in under a year, when people didn't think it was possible?
originally posted by: djz3ro
originally posted by: Cobaltic1978
Yeah, but it’s flu season.... so.
Yeah, if course that must be the reason for the excess deaths!
And the flu is in rapid decline due to face masks and social distancing.
Every flag in every country around the world should be hung at half staff right now!
originally posted by: JinMI
originally posted by: smurfy
But a few exceptions to the sickos who have destroyed this forum...in the name of politics/perceived power, ultimately still in support of a bastard who wouldn't spit on you if you were on fire. The bastard has gone, be thankful for that.
Bamn, up to and including forgiving and allowing slavery, death and the destruction of the constitution.
Well done.