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High incidence of SARS-CoV-2 severe pneumonia in urban metropolitan areas: a suggestive pathogenetic hypothesis

verfasst von: Dr. Nicola Abrescia, MD, Adelaide Maddaloni, MD, Maurizio D’Abbraccio, MD, Mario De Marco, MD

Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift | Ausgabe 19-20/2023

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Recently, on 5 May 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 is no longer considered a “global health emergency” after 3 years and approximately 20 million deaths; however, the causative agent, SARS-CoV‑2, continues to pose a threat with the emergence of high-risk variants. The current pandemic has been characterized, particularly in its early stages, by a variable incidence of pneumonia in different geographical areas [1, 2]. The incidence of severe pneumonia was higher in urban areas [3]. The main reason for this is that urban areas often have higher population densities, leading to higher rates of COVID-19 transmission due to the close proximity of individuals, increased interactions, and potential challenges in maintaining physical distance [4]. This may be a major contributor to the increased incidence of pneumonia and consequently severe pneumonia. …

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Titel: High incidence of SARS-CoV-2 severe pneumonia in urban metropolitan areas: a suggestive pathogenetic hypothesis
verfasst von: Dr. Nicola Abrescia, MD
Adelaide Maddaloni, MD
Maurizio D’Abbraccio, MD
Mario De Marco, MD
Publikationsdatum: 18.09.2023
Verlag: Springer Vienna
Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift / Ausgabe 19-20/2023
Print ISSN: 0043-5325
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-7671
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-023-02279-0

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