Duration and aetiology of extended hospitalization among COVID-19 patients in United Arab Emirates.

Background: A retrospective review of the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the challenges faced by hospitals is essential in the post-pandemic era of 2022.

Aim: To identify the reasons for prolonged hospitalization after recovery for COVID-19 patients in the United Arab Emirates.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of 150 (18.

COVID-19-associated leukocytoclastic vasculitis leading to gangrene and amputation.

A 41-year-old male with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) presented with complaints of recent onset limb weakness, diffuse body rash and fever. Computerized Tomography (CT) scan of the brain did not reveal a stroke but laboratory investigations of the patient portrayed multi-systemic involvement. Naso-pharyngeal swab for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was taken which resulted as positive.