It is not easy to predict what the Corona virus will cause in the body, as patients may start with mild symptoms and then turn into serious symptoms within days or weeks after that, so scientists are now trying to find ways to identify patients who may have the worst symptoms of Corona later, and I found one These studies from Washington University School of Medicine show that there is a simple way to predict hospitalized patients who are at risk of serious complications or death.
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According to the “Times of India” website, the rapid blood sample test that measures mitochondrial DNA helps to discover patients who will face the most serious complications of Corona.
The study indicated that “one of the most confusing aspects of the Corona epidemic is the inability of doctors to predict patients who are newly hospitalized with severe disease, including complications that require the insertion of a breathing tube, dialysis or otherwise.”
While age and medical history can help predict outcome in general, there have been instances in which patients at seemingly low risk have experienced severe Covid infection.
In this study, the team found that levels of mitochondrial DNA increased tenfold in patients with Corona who developed severe lung dysfunction or died later.
It was found that people with increased levels of mitochondrial DNA were six times more likely to be ventilated, three times more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit and twice more likely to die compared to those with low levels of mitochondrial DNA.
The leakage of mitochondrial DNA from cells into the bloodstream is a sign of a certain type of violent cell death in the body. According to the researchers, the preliminary results are promising, but more research is needed to confirm the results of the study.
Here are some other signs that may predict a serious case of corona in the future:
Sleep Apnea
There are many comorbidities that put a person at an increased risk of developing severe corona. According to a recent study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research In patients with obstructive sleep apnea (PARTWe are at increased risk of developing complications from Corona.
Another study found that 21% of patients with severe Corona had sleep apnea.
Smoking
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine In fact, the researchers found that whether or not you smoke can help predict your likelihood of developing severe corona.
The team evaluated 7,102 patients with coronavirus and found that people who smoked were 2.25 times more likely to be hospitalized than those who had never smoked.
Your blood type is A.
Studies have found that your blood type can also influence whether or not you develop a severe case of corona. Reports indicate that people with blood type type A They are more likely to become seriously ill when infected with the Coronavirus.
You have certain genetic variants
The presence of certain genetic variants can play a role in whether the Corona infection continues to become severe. In a British study of 2,200 patients, it was found that one specific type, present in the region of chromosome 3, was associated with an increased risk of corona by 30%.
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