To study the pattern of post COVID - 19 manifestations in group of patients visiting tertiary care hospital

ABSTRACT

Background: To assess the pattern of covid-19 manifestations in group of patients visiting tertiary care hospital. Material(s) and Method(s)A total of 80 survivors of COVID-19 were enrolled in the present study. Complete medical history of all the patients was undertaken. Clinical and radiographic examination of all the patients was obtained. Information was collected through a telephonic interview and also by a questionnaire after the discharge from the hospital. Result(s)The subjects were in age group of 30 to 60 years. The mean age was 45.2 years and their mean BMI was 30.1 Kg/m2. From the subjects with post covid symptoms 25 (62.5%) were males and 15 (37.5%) were females. 22 (55%) of the patients were smokers. Fatigue (75%), dyspnoea (65%) and joint pain (55%) were the most common post COVID-19 manifestations found to be present Conclusion(s)Majority of the COVID-19 survivors exhibit manifestations similar to COVID-19. Copyright © 2022 Ubiquity Press. All rights reserved.