University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
Infectious Diseases
Advisor
Dr. Nancy Reid
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused global devastation since being initially reported in the Hubei Province of Wuhan, China in December 2019. Early determination of disease severity may help guide management and improve patient outcomes. However, risk stratification and early prognosis still remains challenging. Laboratory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and D-dimer have been proposed as useful serological indicators to assess prognosis and outcomes in COVID-19 patients. Nevertheless, further research is still needed to establish a strong correlation between these laboratory markers and the clinical progression of COVID-19.
Recommended Citation
Marley D. Laboratory Markers in Assessing Disease Severity of COVID-19. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2021; 3(3).
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