A comprehensive update of ICET-A Network on COVID-19 in thalassemias: what we know and where we stand

Acta Biomed. 2020 Sep 7;91(3):e2020026. doi: 10.23750/abm.v91i3.10063.

Abstract

A review of the literature on COVID-19 pandemic in patients with thalassemias is presented. Globally, the prevalence of COVID-19 among β-thalassemia patients seems to be lower than in general population; associated co-morbidities aggravated the severity of COVID- 19, leading to a poorer prognosis, irrespective of age. A multicenter registry will enhance the understanding of COVID-19 in these patients and will lead to more evidence-based management recommendations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Comorbidity
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Pandemics*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology*
  • Prevalence
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Thalassemia / epidemiology*