Risk Factors and Causes of Death in COVID-19 : A Review of Current Literatures

Elamin , Muna M.; Hamza , Salih B.; Mustafa , Ahmed A. M.; Mohammed , Maria A.; Altayeb , Mosab A.; Abdalla , Yassin A.; Alhusseini , Radi M. F. T.

doi:10.12816/0056995

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Risk Factors and Causes of Death in COVID-19 : A Review of Current Literatures

Authors:

Elamin , Muna M. | Hamza , Salih B. | Mustafa , Ahmed A. M. | Mohammed , Maria A. | Altayeb , Mosab A. | Abdalla , Yassin A. | Alhusseini , Radi M. F. T.

Publisher:

Al Jouf University

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Aljouf University Medical Journal 2020 Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.1-9

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

144909

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Quarterly

pISSN:

16586700

DOI:

10.12816/0056995

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Abstract:

 Since December 2019, an outbreak of sever acute respiratory infection of unknown etiology had emerged in Wuhan City, the capital of Hubei Province, China. Later, a third generation of Corona virus was accused and hence COVID-19 was given to this novel disease. Generally, COVID-19 is an acute self-limited disease and most of the infected patients presented with mild flu-like symptoms and recover quickly. However, it can also be fatal; with a 2% case fatality rate. Those requiring intensive care are commonly present with dyspnea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and anorexia. Elderly patients (>60 years old) present the highest risk group compared to young patients, and, patients with cardiovascular disease appear to be at higher risks compared to respiratory diseases. Infected patients show many laboratory abnormalities including: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, decreased eosinophil counts, an elevated C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. There is also an elevation in interleukin 6 (IL-6) which is associated with an increased mortality rate due to multiple organ failure – the cytokine storm. Lactate dehydrogenase, creatinine, and elevation in IL-6 showed to have an association with an increased mortality rate. Progressive chest radiographic deterioration despite medical treatment seems to be associated with poor prognosis, while the risks for the pregnant mother and fetus appear to be as for the general population.

Article Details

Risk Factors and Causes of Death in COVID-19 : A Review of Current Literatures

Authors:

Elamin , Muna M. | Hamza , Salih B. | Mustafa , Ahmed A. M. | Mohammed , Maria A. | Altayeb , Mosab A. | Abdalla , Yassin A. | Alhusseini , Radi M. F. T.

Publisher:

Al Jouf University

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Aljouf University Medical Journal 2020 Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.1-9

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

144909

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

16586700

DOI:

10.12816/0056995

Descriptors:

CORONAVIRUS

VIROSES

INFECTION

CAUSES OF DEATH

PATIENTS

COVID-19

Risk Factors

Clinical Features

Radiological Findings

Pregnancy

Comorbidities

Symptoms

Pathophysiology

Laboratory Investigation

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Elamin , Muna M. | Hamza , Salih B. | Mustafa , Ahmed A. M. | Mohammed , Maria A. | Altayeb , Mosab A. | Abdalla , Yassin A. | Alhusseini , Radi M. F. T.

Publisher: Al Jouf University

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Aljouf University Medical Journal 2020 Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.1-9

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2020

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 144909

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 16586700

DOI: 10.12816/0056995

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Elamin , Muna M. | Hamza , Salih B. | Mustafa , Ahmed A. M. | Mohammed , Maria A. | Altayeb , Mosab A. | Abdalla , Yassin A. | Alhusseini , Radi M. F. T.

Publisher:

Al Jouf University

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Aljouf University Medical Journal 2020 Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.1-9

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

144909

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

16586700

DOI:

10.12816/0056995