Epidemiology of COVID-19 and Predictors of Outcome in Nigeria: A Single-Center Study.

ABSTRACT

There is a paucity of information regarding the epidemiology and outcome of COVID-19 from low/middle-income countries, including from Nigeria. This single-center study described the clinical features, laboratory findings, and predictors of in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients. Patients admitted between April 10, 2020 and June 10, 2020 were included. Forty-five patients with a mean age of 43 (16) years, predominantly male (87%), presented with fever (38%), cough (29%), or dyspnea (24%). In-hospital mortality was 16%. The independent predictors of mortality were hypoxemia (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.5; 95% CI 1.3-5.1) and creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL (aOR 4.3; 95% CI 1.9-9.8).