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. 2021 Mar 3;139(2):170–177. doi: 10.1590/1516-3180.2020.0649.R1.10122020

Table 1. Distribution of patients’ clinical characteristics, symptoms, pathological computed tomography findings, mechanical ventilation need and hospitalization/discharge outcomes, in relation to 30-day mortality.

n = 100 30-day mortality P
Yes No
Female 54 4 50 0.684
Comorbid disease 43 6 37 0.005
Smoking habit 19 1 18 1.0
Symptoms
Fever 29 4 25 0.057
Cough 52 4 48 0.679
Dyspnea 15 2 13 0.220
Myalgia 15 1 14 1.0
Sore throat 7 0 7 1.0
Diarrhea 2 1 1 0.117
Loss of taste 3 0 3 1.0
Loss of smell 1 0 1 1.0
Headache 2 0 2 1.0
Asymptomatic 24 0 24 0.331
Pathological CT findings 77 6 71 0.385
Need for MV 15 6 9 < 0.001
Hospitalization/discharge outcomes
Discharge 40 0 40 < 0.001
Ward admission 50 0 50
ICU admission 10 6 4

CT = computed tomography; MV = mechanical ventilation; ICU = intensive care unit.

P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.