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Clinical manifestations and treatment outcomes among hospitalised COVID-19 patients in tertiary hospitals in Tanzania, 2021–2022: a retrospective cohort study

Elisha Osati
Tumaini Nagu
Denis Rainer
Martha Elisande Nkya
John Meda
Candida Moshiro
Grace Ambrose Shayo
Raphael Zozimus Sangeda
Bahati Wajanga
Athumani Ramadhani
Kajiru Kilonzo
Gervas Nyaisonga
Mary A. Nicholaus
Christian Mbije
Albert Muniko
Liggyle Vumilia
Jeremiah Seni
Seif Shekalaghe
Naveeda Adams
Lucy Samwel
Paulo Mhame
Abel Makubi

20243 citationsOpen accessCatholic University of Health and Allied Sciences

Abstract

In-hospital mortality was 34%. The independent predictors of mortality were advanced age, HIV infection, no possession of a health insurance, chest pain, neutrophilia and no use of steroids or ivermectin.

Research topics

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjph-2023-000881

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