Publications by authors named "Youness Algharrass"
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 64 COVID-19 patients at the Regional Hospital Center in Errachidia, Morocco, focusing on their symptoms, comorbidities, and outcomes.
- The majority of patients were middle-aged men, with a significant number being asymptomatic at admission; common symptoms included cough, fever, diarrhea, and headache.
- Most patients presented benign cases with few lung lesions, while older patients with respiratory issues had notably higher serum AST, CRP, and glucose levels, contributing to higher mortality rates in this group.
The existence of a causal relationship between the rise of the death rate in COVID-19 infected patients and their sufferance from non-communicable pathophysiological conditions, particularly chronic diseases, was recently evidenced. In fact, in addition to the immunodeficiency generated by chronic disease conditions, COVID-19 also led to affect the immune system. Furthermore, the novel coronavirus attacks the lungs and other vital organs such as heart, kidneys, and brain.
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