Comparative Analysis of Clinical Outcomes Using Propensity Score Matching: Coronavirus Disease 2019 vs. Seasonal Influenza in Korea
CONCLUSION: The omicron group did not demonstrate better clinical outcomes than the pre-omicron group, and exhibited significant disease severity compared to the influenza group. Considering the likely persistence of COVID-19 infections, it is imperative to sustain comprehensive studies and ongoing policy support for the virus to enhance the prognosis for individuals affected by COVID-19.PMID:38622937 | PMC:PMC11018986 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e128
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Jae Kyeom Sim Hye Sun Lee Juyeon Yang Jin Gwack Bryan Inho Kim Jeong-Ok Cha Kyung Hoon Min Young Seok Lee Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Investigators Source Type: research
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