Pre-existing autoimmunity is associated with increased severity of COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study using data from the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C).

Arjun S YadawDavid K SahnerHythem SidkyBehdad AfzaliNathan HotalingEmily R PfaffEwy A Mathnull null

Published in: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (2023)

Patients with pre-existing AID, exposure to IS, or both are more likely to have a life-threatening disease or hospitalization. These patients may thus require tailored monitoring and preventative measures to minimize negative consequences of COVID-19.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
quality improvement
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
prognostic factors
smoking cessation
patient reported