In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 17, No. 2 ( 2022-2-3), p. e0263069-
Abstract:
Studies have demonstrated a potential correlation between low vitamin D status and both an increased risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and poorer clinical outcomes. This retrospective study examines if, and to what degree, a relationship exists between pre-infection serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level and disease severity and mortality due to SARS-CoV-2. Participants The records of individuals admitted between April 7 th , 2020 and February 4 th , 2021 to the Galilee Medical Center (GMC) in Nahariya, Israel, with positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) were searched for historical 25(OH)D levels measured 14 to 730 days prior to the positive PCR test. Design Patients admitted to GMC with COVID-19 were categorized according to disease severity and level of 25(OH)D. An association between pre-infection 25(OH)D levels, divided between four categories (deficient, insufficient, adequate, and high-normal), and COVID-19 severity was ascertained utilizing a multivariable regression analysis. To isolate the possible influence of the sinusoidal pattern of seasonal 25(OH)D changes throughout the year, a cosinor model was used. Results Of 1176 patients admitted, 253 had records of a 25(OH)D level prior to COVID-19 infection. A lower vitamin D status was more common in patients with the severe or critical disease ( 〈 20 ng/mL [87.4%]) than in individuals with mild or moderate disease ( 〈 20 ng/mL [34.3%] p 〈 0.001). Patients with vitamin D deficiency ( 〈 20 ng/mL) were 14 times more likely to have severe or critical disease than patients with 25(OH)D ≥40 ng/mL (odds ratio [OR], 14; 95% confidence interval [CI] , 4 to 51; p 〈 0.001). Conclusions Among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, pre-infection deficiency of vitamin D was associated with increased disease severity and mortality.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.g001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.g002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.g003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.t001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.t002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.t003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.t004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0263069.s001
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2022
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