Cytokine Levels in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 and Other Conditions
Matthijs Kox, Nicole Waalders, Emma J. Kooistra, Jelle Gerretsen, Peter Pickkers
Abstract
This study compares levels of tumor necrosis factor α, IL-6, and IL-8 in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vs those with other critical illness to better characterize the contribution of cytokine storm to COVID-19 pathophysiology.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCytokine stormCritically illCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Critical illnessPathophysiologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Cytokine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakTumor necrosis factor alphaSeverity of illnessDiseaseCoronavirusIntensive care medicineImmunologyVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Respiratory Support and Mechanisms