Variations in Haematological and Immunological Parameters among Hospitalized COVID 19 Patients

Authors

  • Fathia G Jaat Faculty of Science, Department of zoology, Zawia University-Libya
  • Mohamed Ebsaim Faculty of Medical Technology. Zawia University –Libya
  • Nadia M Kermani Faculty of Science, Department of zoology, Zawia University-Libya
  • Sedik A Abokdeer Libyan Medical Center- Zawia-Libya
  • Ali S Arebi Faculty of Medical Technology. Zawia University –Libya

Keywords:

COVID-2019, Complete blood count, C-reactive protein, Hospitalized

Abstract

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV)-2, a novel virus, has spreading globally, leading the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic. This study aims to ascertain the changes in haematological and immunological parameters in COVID-19 patients. Methods: Data from 109 confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted for treatment in the Isolation Centre at Al-Zawia city between 16 September and 29 December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were extracted from electronic medical records and compared with those of 52 healthy controls.Results: The laboratory tests included blood routines and cellular and inflammatory biomarkers compared with healthy controls.  Hospitalized patients had higher WBC (p<0.0001), platelet (P= 0.0060), NEU (P<0.0001), and RBC (P<0.0001) counts. C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) scores were compared with the normal range where data were not available from healthy controls and the results showed significantly higher levels in patients with Covid-19 (p<0.0001). Conversely, lymphocyte (LYM) counts were significantly lower in Covid-19 patients (P<0.0001).   Conclusion: Complete blood count (CBC) and inflammatory biomarkers, including CRP and ESR, can help clinicians to assess the severity and prognosis of patients with COVID-19.

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2021-03-07

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G Jaat , F. ., Ebsaim, M. ., M Kermani, N. ., A Abokdeer, S. ., & S Arebi, A. . (2021). Variations in Haematological and Immunological Parameters among Hospitalized COVID 19 Patients. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 56(2), 73–80. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/12364

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