Factors determining COVID-19 pneumonia severity in a country with routine BCG vaccination.

Published in: Clinical and experimental immunology (2020)

This study reveals that BCG vaccination is not associated with disease severity in COVID-19 pneumonia. Age and low income are the main determinants of severe COVID-19 pneumonia.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
intensive care unit