Table 1. . Baseline information for the two patients.
| Clinical features | Case 1 | Case 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55 | 35 |
| Sex | Male | Male |
| Fever | Present | Present |
| Cough | Present | Present |
| Dyspnea | Present | Present |
| Myalgia | Absent | Absent |
| Vomiting | Absent | Absent |
| Diarrhea | Absent | Absent |
| Pulse rate (per min) | 54 | 140 |
| Respiratory rate (per min) | 20 | 38 |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | 100/58 | 130/90 |
| Oxygen saturation (room air) | 100% | 50% |
| Altered sensorium | Present | Present |
| Duration of hospital stay (days) | 21 | 14 |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Diabetes | No | No |
| Hypertension | Yes | No |
| Bronchial asthma | No | No |
| COPD | No | No |
| Immunocompromised | No | No |
| Cardiovascular diseases | No | No |
| Renal diseases | No | No |
| TB | No | No |
| Malignancy | No | No |
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; TB: Tuberculosis.