Epidemiology of COVID-19 and Predictors of Outcome in Nigeria: A Single-Center Study

Ibrahim, Olayinka Rasheed; Suleiman, Bello Muhammed; Abdullahi, Suleiman Bello; Oloyede, Taofeek; Sanda, Abdallah; Gbadamosi, Maruf Sanusi; Yusuf, Bashir Olajide; Iliyasu, Rabilu Yandoma; Ibrahim, Lawal Magaji; Danladi Dawud, Adamu; Bashir, Sulaiman Saidu; Okonta, Nwawueze Efam; Umar, Wasinda Francis; Tekobo, Abiodun Gbenga; Abubakar, Muhammadu Sani; Aminu, Bashir Taiye; Ibrahim, Shuaibu Onoruoyiza; Olaosebikan, Rasaq; Mokuolu, Olugbenga Ayodeji

There is a paucity of information regarding the epidemiology and outcome of COVID-19 from low/middle-income countries, including from Nigeria. This single-center study described the clinical features, laboratory findings, and predictors of in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients. Patients admitted between April 10, 2020 and June 10, 2020 were included. Forty-five patients with a mean age of 43 (16) years, predominantly male (87%), presented with fever (38%), cough (29%), or dyspnea (24%). In-hospital mortality was 16%. The independent predictors of mortality were hypoxemia (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.5; 95% CI: 1.3–5.1) and creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL (aOR: 4.3; 95% CI: 1.9–9.8).