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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2024

Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of COVID-19 infection among cancer patients during the December 2022 - February 2023 Omicron variant outbreak.

Li-Li Liu, Yu-Wei Liao, Xiao-Hua Yu, Ling Rong, Bi-Gui Chen, Gang Chen, Guang-Kuan Zeng, Li-Ye Yang

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Li-Li LiuPrecision Medical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.
Yu-Wei LiaoPrecision Medical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.
Xiao-Hua YuPrecision Medical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.
Ling RongDepartment of Respiratory Diseases and Intensive Care Medicine, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.
Bi-Gui ChenDepartment of Respiratory Diseases and Intensive Care Medicine, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.
Gang ChenDepartment of Oncology, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.
Guang-Kuan ZengPrecision Medical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.
Li-Ye YangPrecision Medical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Yangjiang Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China.

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Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics and prognostic impacts of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection among cancer inpatients during the December 2022 - February 2023 surge, in order to provide scientific evidence for clinical treatment and prevention and control measures. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical features, prognosis, and vaccination status of cancer in-patients infected with the Omicron variant during the COVID-19 pandemic of December 2022 - February 2023. Results: A total of 137 cancer inpatients were included in the study, with a median age of 61 years, and 75 patients (54.74%) were male. The main symptoms were cough (69 cases, 50.36%), expectoration (60 cases, 43.80%), and fever (53 cases, 39.69%). Chest CT examination revealed bilateral pneumonia in 47 cases (34.31%, 47/137) and pleural effusion in 24 cases (17.52%, 24/137). Among the cancer patients, 116 cases (84.67%, 116/137) had solid tumors, and 21 cases (15.33%, 21/137) had hematologic malignancies, with the main types being breast cancer (25 cases, 18.25%) and lung cancer (24 cases, 17.52%). Among the cancer patients, 46 cases (33.58%) were asymptomatic, 81 cases (59.12%) had mild disease, 10 cases (7.30%) had severe infection, and 8 cases (5.84%) died. A total of 91 patients (66.42%) had been vaccinated, with 58 patients (42.34%) receiving three doses. Multivariate analysis showed that cerebral infarction and hypoproteinemia were risk factors for death from COVID-19 infection. Conclusion: Cancer patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron typically exhibit mild disease manifestations, but some cancer patients infected with the Omicron variant might progress to severe illness, and even death, necessitating close monitoring and attention during the early stages of infection. Additionally, the presence of cerebral infarction and hypoproteinemia significantly increases the risk of death.

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cancerChinaclinical characteristicsCOVID-19Omicron

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