Abstract
Objective: Aim of this study is to determine the frequency, demographics and clinical profile and outcomes of corona virus in patients with symptoms of corona virus such as fever, sore throat, respiratory problem, diarrhea, cough and abdominal pain.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration: Study was conducted at Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad for duration of six months from July 2020 to December, 2020.
Methods: Total 320 patients of both genders with ages 18 to 75 years suspected to have corona virus were enrolled in this study. Demographically details of patients including age, sex, residence and co-morbidities were recorded after taking informed consent. Real time PCR was done to confirm the cases. Complete clinical profile of corona virus patients was examined. Complete data was analyzed by SPSS 22.0.
Results: Among 320 patients 60 (18.75%) were diagnosed positive for corona virus disease while 260 (71.25%) had negative for corona virus. Out of 60 patients 45 (75%) were male patients and the rest were females 15 (25%). Mean age of patients was 53.54 +/- 11.68 years. Majority of patients 52 (85%) were asymptomatic, 5 (8.33%) patients were critically ill and 4 (6.67%) patients were symptomatic. Mean time to recovery was 14.11 +/- 4.55 days. Mortality found in 2 (3.33%) patients and all were critically ill.
Conclusion: Majority of corona virus patients were male, older age group and asymptomatic. Only 8.33% patients were critically ill. Majority of patients were recovered while only 3.33% patients were died.