Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 435: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Roma Vulnerable Communities in Western Romania: Insights and Predictive Factors from a Retrospective Study

Conclusions: Higher rates of ICU admissions, severe symptomatology, and distinct laboratory biomarker profiles among Roma patients emphasize the critical importance of personalized care strategies and targeted interventions to mitigate the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities. CRP values at admission have had a clear impact as a risk assessment biomarker for Roma patients, while the significance of IL-6, HDL, and 25-OHD should also not be overlooked in these patients.

Source: Viruses - March 12, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Ionut Dragos Capraru Catalin Marian Dan Dumitru Vulcanescu Sonia Tanasescu Tiberiu Liviu Dragomir Teodora Daniela Marti Casiana Boru Cecilia Roberta Avram Monica Susan Cristian Sebastian Vlad Tags: Article Source Type: research