Publications by authors named "Kripa Josten"

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  • - This study examines how COVID-19 affects cancer patients' risk of death within 30 days of hospitalization, finding that specific types of cancer significantly elevate this risk.
  • - Among 51,544 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, 976 had cancer; solid cancers had a particularly high mortality rate of 25%.
  • - The research emphasizes the importance of tailored monitoring and treatment for COVID-19 patients with cancer, especially during the first 10 days of hospitalization, as this is when the risk of severe outcomes is greatest.
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Background: Sudden upsurge in cases of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) following the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was recorded in India. This study describes the clinical characteristics, management and outcomes of CAM cases, and factors associated with mortality.

Methods: Microbiologically confirmed CAM cases were enrolled from April 2021 to September 2021 from ten diverse geographical locations in India.

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Background: Increased occurrence of mucormycosis during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in early 2021 in India prompted us to undertake a multi-site case-control investigation. The objectives were to examine the monthly trend of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) cases among in-patients and to identify factors associated with development of CAM.

Methods: Eleven study sites were involved across India; archived records since 1st January 2021 till 30th September 2021 were used for trend analysis.

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