Haematological parameters and SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR positivity among patients at fever clinic in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh
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https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v15i2.60858Keywords:
Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR, Haematological parameters of Covid-19Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a consequential impact on the global health system. Multisystem involvement is common in COVID-19. Many COVID-19 patients also showed changes in haematological parameters. This cross-sectional study included patients who attended the fever clinic of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh, with fever and/or upper respiratory symptoms. Demographic information, information regarding symptoms, exposure and comorbidities were collected. Complete blood count profile and C-reactive protein were done. Patients underwent RT-PCR for Covid-19 at the fever clinic. A total of 350 patients were included in the study. The study revealed that 21.4% of respondents were COVID-19 positive. PCR-positive patients were more likely to be symptomatic and had elevated C reactive protein levels. COVID-19 positive patients also showed higher total leucocyte, neutrophil, lymphocyte, eosinophil, basophil, and platelet count.
BSMMU J 2022; 15(2): 75-79
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Copyright (c) 2022 Nishat Mahzabin, Md Raiq Raihan Chowdhury, Md Akhlak Ul Islam, Ismat Ara Islam, Mily Dey, Md Salahuddin Shah, Md Abdul Aziz
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