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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2025

Early biomarkers in hospitalized patients as predictors of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: a one-year cohort study.

Chithira V Nair, Malavika Krishnakumar, Georg Gutjahr, Kiran G Kulirankal, Merlin Moni, Dipu T Sathyapalan

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Chithira V NairDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India.
Malavika KrishnakumarDepartment of Health Sciences Research, Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India.
Georg GutjahrDepartment of Health Sciences Research, Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India.
Kiran G KulirankalDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India.
Merlin MoniDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India.
Dipu T SathyapalanDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India. diputsmck@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPost-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) represent a significant challenge in patient care, with symptoms persisting beyond three month's post-recovery. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of PASC at one year post-COVID-19 and identify predictive biomarkers and comorbidities for effective risk stratification.

methodsA cohort of 120 adult patients, including 50 intensive care and 70 non-intensive care patients, was followed up at two weeks, six weeks, and one-year post-discharge using structured questionnaires. The study integrated comorbidities and laboratory biomarkers to forecast the risk for PASC.

resultsThe median age of participants was 56 years, with 40% having moderate to severe comorbidities. A year post-recovery, 32.8% exhibited post COVID-19 conditions. The most common symptoms were constitutional (16%), respiratory (8.4%), and neuropsychiatric (2.5%). Bayesian network analysis indicated significant correlations between constitutional symptoms, rehospitalisation, and biomarkers including C-reactive protein, lactate-dehydrogenase, ferritin, and albumin.

conclusionThis study highlights the prolonged impact of PASC, one-year post infection. It highlights the role of specific biomarkers such as C-reactive protein, lactate-dehydrogenase, ferritin, and albumin in tailoring individual patient care by advancing understanding in post-COVID-19 symptoms prediction. Our findings support the need for further research to refine these insights, which are pivotal for the ongoing care of patients in the aftermath of COVID-19.

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