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Comparison of the computed tomography COVID-19 pneumonia severity scores in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals without comorbidities
Abstract
Aims: The aim of this study to investigate the effect of vaccines on pneumonia severity by comparing the computed tomography pneumonia scores of vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals with COVID-19 without known comorbidities.
Methods: Between January 2020 and January 2022. A total of 270 patients, 133 vaccinated and 137 unvaccinated, with positive polymerase chain reaction test and without any significant co-morbidity were included in the study. Computed tomography pneumonia scores, demographic characteristics, and vaccination information were evaluated through the hospital’s electronic registry system.
Results: Mean pneumonia scores of individuals vaccinated for 1 dose were higher than individuals vaccinated for 2 or more doses. The shortest duration of infection after vaccination was determined in the group with 1 dose of vaccine, and the longest in the group with 2 doses of vaccine. There was no significant difference between mean pneumonia scores of vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals (P > 0.05). Pneumonia scores were found to be significantly lower in individuals over 70 years of age in vaccinated compared to unvaccinated individuals. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between the age of the patients and the pneumonia scores (Rho = 0.293).
Conclusion: There is no significant difference in the pneumonia scores of vaccinated and unvaccinated Covid 19 pneumonia patients without comorbidities, except for patients over 70 years of age. There is a significant correlation between pneumonia score and age.

Keywords : COVID-19, vaccines, multidetector computed tomography, pneumonia, comorbidity

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Article available in :
Volume 1, Issue 3, 2023
Page : 60-64
https://doi.org/10.51271/JOPIC-0014
Article Information
Received : 02 Ağu 2023
Accepted : 12 Ağu 2023
Published : 29 Ağu 2023
Corresponding Author :

Ahmet Said Çil: Ahi Evran University Medical Faculty, Radiology department

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Citation : Çil AS, Comparison of the Computed Tomography COVID-19 Pneumonia Severity Scores in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Individuals Without Comorbidities. J Pulmonol Intens Care. 2023;1(3):60-64

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