COVID-19 in young and middle-aged adults: predictors of poor outcome and clinical differences

ConclusionsCOVID-19 in younger patients carries significant morbidity and differs in some respects from this disease in the elderly. Baseline heart disease is a relevant risk factor, while anosmia and pleuritic pain are associated to better prognosis. Hypoxemia, LDH and lymphocyte count are predictors of poor outcome. We consider that CURB and PSI scores are not suitable criteria for deciding admission in this population.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research