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Differences between sexes concerning COVID-19-related pneumonia

Paolo Banfi, Giancarlo Garuti, Teresa Díaz de Terán, Juan RUIZ, Gianluca Ferraioli, Giuseppe Russo, Francesco CASU, Corinna GANDOLFO, Enrico Cinque, Fabrizio Gallo,

Panminerva Medica · 2021 · 12 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

Males had significantly higher mortality and longer ICU stay than females. More comorbidities in males than in females could explain the difference in mortality rates. The protective role of genetic factors can partially explain the better outcomes observed in female patients with COVID-19.

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