Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals
Open Access
ISSN: 1948-5964
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 1948-5964
+44 1300 500008
COVID-19 Strategic Leadership, Ethiopian Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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