JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Use of Biochemical Markers in Covid-19 Infection for Detecting Disease Severity and Patient Outcome.

  • Published In: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024, v. 117. P. ii75 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mohammed Ezzat, Nada Ahmed Hany; Wahab Korraa, Emad El Din Abdel; Mohammed Hilal, Amr Mohammed; Daif, Marwa Sayed 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evaluation of biochemical markers in COVID-19 infection to predict disease severity and patient outcomes. A retrospective study conducted at Ain Shams University Isolation Hospital found that elevated levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and procalcitonin (PCT) were significantly associated with mortality, suggesting their prognostic value. Conversely, liver and kidney function tests, as well as serum ferritin and D-dimer levels, showed no significant correlation with disease severity or outcome. These findings indicate that certain biomarkers may assist clinicians in monitoring COVID-19 progression and guiding treatment decisions to improve patient prognosis.

Additional Information

  • Source:QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2024/10, Vol. 117, pii75
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1460-2725
  • DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae175.172
  • Accession Number:181635792
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