[Predictive value of C-reactive protein on hospital admission and mechanical ventilation requirement in adults hospitalized for COVID-19].

Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with worse evolution presented clinical deterioration 7-10 days after the onset of symptoms, which suggests that the inflammatory response could participate in the pathophysiology of the disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between plasma C-reactive protein (PCr) on hospital admission and mechanical ventilation requirement during hospitalization in adults with COVID-19.

Methods: Retrospective, observational cohort at a private center in the province of Buenos Aires.