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Clinical characteristics, management and in-hospital mortality of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 in Genoa, Italy

DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2020.07.049Source
102 Citations•2020•
Antonio Vena, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe, Antonio Di Biagio
Clinical Microbiology and Infection

COVID-19 mainly affected elderly patients with predisposing conditions and caused severe illness, frequently requiring non-invasive respiratory support or ICU admission and remains associated with a substantial risk of all-cause in-hospital mortality.

Abstract

COVID-19 mainly affected elderly patients with predisposing conditions and caused severe illness, frequently requiring non-invasive respiratory support or ICU admission. Despite supportive care, COVID-19 remains associated with a substantial risk of all-cause in-hospital mortality.