Comparing the demographics and laboratory biomarkers of the COVID-19 Omicron wave and the Alpha wave in a predominantly Afro-Caribbean patient population in New York City

Comparing the demographics and laboratory biomarkers of the COVID-19 Omicron wave and the Alpha wave in a predominantly Afro-Caribbean patient population in New York City

Abstract Background There is a knowledge gap of specific characteristics linked to disease severity of the different COVID-19 waves, especially in underserved populations. We compared the demographic and clinical factors associated with SARS-CoV-2-infected patients admitted to the intensive care uni...

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Main Authors: Hye Won Shin, Alecia James, Theresa Feng, Lillian Chow, Robert Foronjy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Pneumonia
Subjects:
COVID-19
Omicron wave
Alpha wave
COVID-19 in African Americans
Laboratory biomarkers
Disease severity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41479-022-00099-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41479-022-00099-w

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