Predictors of hospitalization for COVID-19 in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: results from a community cohort follow-up

ConclusionsIn our ARD patients with COVID-19, older age, comorbidities (neoplasm and hypertension), and a delay in COVID-19 diagnosis were predictors of hospitalization. The only ARD-associated predictor feature was the number of organs involved.Key Points•Patients with ARD and COVID-19 have an adverse course in comparison to the general population.•Previous predictors of COVID-19 hospitalization, including known risk factors (such as older age and comorbidities) and systemic manifestations, should be taken into account in the management of these patients.•Delayed diagnosis of COVID-19 impacts negatively on prognosis.•Availability of diagnostic tests is of utmost importance.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research