The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Oct 2020
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyA comparison of mortality-related risk factors of COVID-19, SARS, and MERS: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic. This systematic review compares mortality risk factors including clinical, demographic and laboratory features of COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). The aim is to provide new strategies for COVID-19 prevention and treatment. ⋯ COVID-19's mortality factors are similar to those of SARS and MERS. Age and laboratory indicators could be effective predictors of COVID-19 mortality outcomes.