Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals
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Health System and Reproductive Health Research Directorate, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Biography

Atkure Defar works at Health System and Reproductive Health Research, Directorate, Ethiopian Public, Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His area of research interests includes Infectious diseases, virology. He /she has authored of many research articles/books in relevant areas.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Who Are at Most Risk to Develop Symptoms After SARS-Cov-2 Infection? Early Study in A Controlled Setting
  Author(s): Saro Abdella*, Alemayehu Hussen, Atkure Defar, Altaye Feleke, Mahamed Ahmad, Hailu Rafera, Sisay Adane, Adisu Kebede, Daniel Melese, Enatenesh Dillnesa, Munir Kassa, Tsigereda Kifle, Yakob Seman, Natnael Bekuretsion, Getachew Demoz, Mikias Gosa, Biruktawit Kidane, Hana Zenamarkos, Sara Seid, Frehiwot Nigatu, Albab Seifu, Getachew Tollera and Masresha Tesema
  
  Background: The clinical spectrum of COVID-19 disease includes asymptomatic infection, mild upper respiratory tract illness, and severe viral pneumonia with respiratory failure. The level of illness is associated with various individual factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess factors that are associated with the development of symptoms among COVID-19 positive cases in a selected isolation and treatment center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method: The study was conducted at Eka Kotebe General Hospital, COVID-19 Isolation and Treatment Center, Addis Ababa from May 11-24, 2020. All participants admitted to the center during the study period, 347 confirmed COVID-19 positive cases, were enrolled in the study. The dependent variable was having sign or symptom for COVID-19. Association of age, gender, Body Mass Index (BMI), blood.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/1948-5964.21.13.225

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