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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021

Dynamic profile and clinical implications of hematological and immunological parameters in COVID-19 patients. A retrospective study.

Shekhar Yashwant Suryawanshi, Shrishtee Priya, Sandarbh Saumya Sinha, Srinath Soni, Naqoosh Haidry, Shilpi Verma, Supriya Singh

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Shekhar Yashwant SuryawanshiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
Shrishtee PriyaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences, Hazaribagh, Demotand, Jharkhand, India.
Sandarbh Saumya SinhaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sarjug Dental College and Hospital, Darbhanga, Bihar, India.
Srinath SoniDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge and Implantology, Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna, India.
Naqoosh HaidryDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna, India.
Shilpi VermaMDS Prosthodontics Crown and Bridge, Private Practitioner, Dental Clinic FF13 Luv Kush Tower, Patna, India.
Supriya SinghSenior Resident Department of Community Medicine, Private Practitioner, New Delhi, India.
National Medical Research Center of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery · RUACPM Dental College and Hospital · INAmerican Association of Endodontists · USPrysmian Group (United States) · US

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Abstract

backgroundEver since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the SARS-CoV-2 or nCOVID-19 infection (a pandemic), continuous spread of the virus has been observed which has continuously seen to affect and kill multitudes of individuals all over the world. An understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease is necessary for an effective treatment. Laboratory investigations play an important role in the diagnosis as well as treatment of this infectious disease. Hematological parameters demonstrate alterations during the progression of nCOVID-19 infection. Of these, many are indicative of extremely poor clinical outcome. Hematological findings like leukopenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia and coagulation-related abnormalities are the most common manifestations. The aim of this study was to assess the dynamic profile and clinical implications of hematological and immunological parameters among nCOVID-19 infections. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis retrospective study was designed after categorizing patients suffering from COVID-19 into three groups: (a) Group I; (b) Group II and (c) Group III or severe critical patients. Hematological and immunological parameters of neutrophilic and white blood cell counts, d-dimer levels, hemoglobin levels, immunoglobulin G (IgG) and M (IgM) levels and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were assessed. Statistical analysis using Kruskal-Wallis test was used.

resultsNormal white blood cell and neutrophil count among COVID-19 patients was seen. However, median values in Group II (

conclusionAnalysis of hematological and immunological parameters profiles in COVID-19 patients may help in deciphering the clinical progression of patients suffering from COVID-19 disease. Thus, regular monitoring of the hospitalized patients may help in planning the management of these cases.

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CD lymphocytesCOVID-19hematologicalinterleukin-6subsetsthrombocytopenia

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