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Clinical Profile and Outcome of COVID-19 Cases Admitted at a Tertiary Health Facility In South-West Nigeria

T O Ojo1, T A Adetunji2, A A Amuda3

  • 1Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

West African Journal of Medicine
|April 3, 2022
PubMed

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This study analyzed 65 Nigerian COVID-19 patients, finding male predominance and common symptoms like cough and breathlessness. Most patients recovered, but deaths occurred early in those with severe comorbidities.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a significant global health concern.
  • Nigeria experienced its third wave of COVID-19, necessitating increased hospitalizations.
  • Characterizing clinical profiles and outcomes is crucial for managing novel diseases like COVID-19.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical profile of COVID-19 patients admitted to an isolation center in Nigeria.
  • To determine the outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
  • To identify factors associated with COVID-19 patient outcomes in the Nigerian context.

Main Methods:

  • A case series design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 65 COVID-19 patients admitted between June 2020 and March 2021.
  • Demographic, clinical, treatment, and outcome data were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The majority of patients (72.3%) were under 65 years old, with a male predominance (60.0%).
  • Common symptoms included cough (64.6%), breathlessness (63.1%), and fever (61.5%).
  • Hypertension (63.1%) and diabetes (27.7%) were the most frequent comorbidities; 66.2% received oxygen therapy, and 89.3% were discharged, with 9.2% mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Male patients were more prevalent in the isolation center.
  • All recorded COVID-19 mortalities occurred within five days of admission.
  • Prompt management of hypoxemia and comorbidities is recommended for favorable COVID-19 outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Case managementClinical ProfileIsolation centreOutcome

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