Journal article
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 in Africa: Early Insights from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Abstract
Little is known about the clinical features and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Africa. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 between March 10, 2020 and July 31, 2020 at seven hospitals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Outcomes included clinical improvement within 30 days (primary) and in-hospital mortality (secondary). Of 766 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 500 (65.6%) were male, with …
Authors
Nachega JB; Ishoso DK; Otokoye JO; Hermans MP; Machekano RN; Sam-Agudu NA; Nswe CB-P; Mbala-Kingebeni P; Madinga JN; Mukendi S
Journal
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol. 103, No. 6, pp. 2419–2428
Publisher
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Publication Date
December 2, 2020
DOI
10.4269/ajtmh.20-1240
ISSN
0002-9637
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAsymptomatic DiseasesAzithromycinCOVID-19ChloroquineDemocratic Republic of the CongoDrug CombinationsEnoxaparinFemaleHospital MortalityHospitalizationHospitalsHumansIntensive Care UnitsLopinavirMaleMiddle AgedObesityPandemicsPatient DischargeRenal Insufficiency, ChronicRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsRitonavirSARS-CoV-2Severity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeCOVID-19 Drug Treatment