Clinical profile of COVID-19 infection among persons with spinal cord injury: a case series

This study looks at how COVID-19 affects people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). It examines their symptoms, how the illness progresses, and whether they experience any long-term effects. Researchers collected data from hospital records and remote consultations to understand the clinical features and outcomes of COVID-19 in SCI patients. The study found that COVID-19 in SCI patients generally presented with similar symptoms to the general population and did not lead to a worsening of their pre-existing functional abilities after recovery.

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  Cough was the most common symptom of COVID-19 among SCI patients, followed by fever and fatigue.
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  The COVID-19 infection did not result in a worsening of functional ability among SCI people after 1-month post-recovery.
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  Most SCI patients with COVID-19 experienced mild to moderate illness, with a small percentage requiring oxygen therapy or ICU care.