Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness
July 17, 2020
Clinical Characteristics, Comorbidities and Outcomes among Persons with HIV Hospitalized with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Atlanta, GA
Category: Article Summary
Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting
- Collins et al. present a case series of people living with HIV (PLWH) admitted with COVID-19 at three hospitals in Atlanta, GA between March 8 and April 23. They found that 4% of hospitalized COVID-19 cases were PLWH. Of these patients, the median age was 57, 65% were men, and 85% were non-Hispanic Black. Cough, fever, malaise, and breathing difficulty were the most commonly reported symptoms. Thirty percent required intensive care, 15% needed intubation, and 15% died, all of whom had CD4 count >200, HIV suppression, and multiple comorbidities.
Collins et al. (July 14, 2020). Clinical Characteristics, Comorbidities and Outcomes among Persons with HIV Hospitalized with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Atlanta, GA. AIDS. https://doi.org/10.1097/QAD.0000000000002632