COVID-19 pneumonia and pulmonary microembolism in a patient with B-thalassemia major.

Marziali, Marco; Ribersani, Michela; Losardo, Anna Annunziata; Taglietti, Fabrizio; Pugliese, Pellegrina; Micozzi, Alessandra; Gentile, Giuseppe; Angeloni, Antonio

Marziali, Marco; Ribersani, Michela; Losardo, Anna Annunziata; Taglietti, Fabrizio; Pugliese, Pellegrina; Micozzi, Alessandra; Gentile, Giuseppe; Angeloni, Antonio.

Marziali M; Hematology Policlinico Umberto 1 Sapienza Università di Roma Roma Italy.
Ribersani M; Hematology Policlinico Umberto 1 Sapienza Università di Roma Roma Italy.
Losardo AA; Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine Unit Policlinico Umberto 1 Sapienza Università di Roma Roma Italy.
Taglietti F; Systemic and Immunocompromised Host Infection Unit National Institute for Infectious Diseases "L. Spallanzani" IRCCS Rome Italy.
Pugliese P; Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine Unit Policlinico Umberto 1 Sapienza Università di Roma Roma Italy.
Micozzi A; Department of Translational and Precision Medicine Sapienza Università di Roma Roma Italy.
Gentile G; Department of Translational and Precision Medicine Sapienza Università di Roma Roma Italy.
Angeloni A; Department of Experimental Medicine Sapienza Università di Roma Roma Italy.

Clin Case Rep ; 8(12): 3139-3142, 2020 Dec.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-796097

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We think that thalassemia is not necessarily a cause of aggravation of the clinical course in COVID-19; however, certain key factors must be considered, such as the anemic condition, the likely pathogenic role of the virus on hemoglobin, and the hypercoagulable state to prevent any complications.

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COVID19; pneumonia; thalassemia

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Clin Case Rep Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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