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  • Male patients exhibited a significantly longer incubation period (8 vs. 4.8 days) and were older when presenting with chest X-ray (CXR) infiltration.
  • COVID-19 mortality rates were substantially higher in males (3.2%) compared to females (0.5%), a 6.4-fold difference.

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  • Comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension were associated with increased risk of CXR infiltration and severe outcomes, including intubation, ICU admission, and mortality.
  • Female patients with COVID-19 presenting with fever, cough, and dyspnea were more susceptible to CXR infiltration.
  • Key factors for severe COVID-19 and death included male sex, older age, and for females, the presence of fever, cough, dyspnea, and diabetes mellitus.

Outlook:

  • Further research into gender-specific COVID-19 pathophysiology and treatment strategies is warranted.
  • Understanding these gender differences can inform targeted public health interventions and clinical management for severe COVID-19.