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Mohamed Mahjoub1, Meriem Gallas2, Souhir Chelly1

  • 1Care Quality and Safety Department- Farhat Hached Hospital- Sousse- Tunisia/ University of Sousse- Tunisia.

La Tunisie Medicale
|February 19, 2024
PubMed
Summary

This study profiles COVID-19 patients in Tunisia, finding that older age, heart disease, and hypertension are key risk factors for severe disease. Understanding these characteristics can improve patient care and prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • COVID-19 has significantly impacted Tunisia, yet patient profiles remain understudied.
  • This research addresses the knowledge gap regarding Tunisian COVID-19 patients.

Purpose:

  • To determine the epidemiological, clinical, para-clinical, and therapeutic characteristics of COVID-19 patients in Tunisia.
  • To identify factors associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes in this population.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of 375 Tunisian COVID-19 patients revealed a mean age of 66.7 years.
  • Common comorbidities included diabetes (100%), hypertension (64.5%), and heart disease (25.9%). Frequent symptoms were dyspnea (75.2%), asthenia (66.9%), cough (66.7%), and fever (60.3%).
  • Biological abnormalities included inflammatory syndrome (96%) and elevated troponin (69.3%). Age, heart disease, and hypertension were linked to severity.

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Impact:

  • Findings provide crucial insights into the specific profile of Tunisian COVID-19 patients.
  • This knowledge can inform the development of targeted care and prevention recommendations for Tunisia.