The effect of immunosuppressants on the prognosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Daniel J WardSanne GørtzMartin Thomsen Ernst Nynne Nyboe Andersen Susanne K Kjaer Nina Sahlertz Kristiansen Steffen Christensen Christian Fynbo Christiansen Simone Bastrup Israelsen Thomas Lars Benfield Jesper Hallas Tine Jess

Published in: The European respiratory journal (2021)

Exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with increased risks of hospital admission and death. Further investigation is needed to determine the optimal management of COVID-19 in patients with pre-morbid glucocorticoid usage, specifically whether these patients require altered doses of glucocorticoids.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
coronavirus disease
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chronic kidney disease
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus
bariatric surgery
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patient reported