Prevalence of comorbidities in the novel Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
JingYang, YaZheng, XiGou, KePu, ZhaofengChen, QinghongGuo, RuiJi, HaojiaWang, YupingWang, YongningZhou
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.03.017
Abstract
Background
An outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID -19) in Wuhan, China, the epidemic is more widespread than initially estimated, with cases now confirmed in multiple countries.
Aims
The aim of the meta-analysis was to assess the prevalence of comorbidities in the COVID-19 infection patients and the risk of underlying diseases in severe patients compared to non-severe patients.