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18.09.2023 | perspective

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

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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
Print ISSN: 0043-5325
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-7671
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-023-02279-0