Risk factors for severe COVID-19 among HIV-infected and-uninfected individuals in South Africa, April 2020- March 2022 – data from sentinel surveillance

Author:

Walaza SibongileORCID,Tempia StefanoORCID,von Gottberg AnneORCID,Wolter Nicole,Bhiman Jinal N.ORCID,Buys Amelia,Amoako Daniel,Moosa Fahima,Plessis Mignon duORCID,Moyes JocelynORCID,McMorrow Meredith L.ORCID,Dawood Halima,Variava Ebrahim,Reubenson GaryORCID,Nel JeremyORCID,Zar Heather J,Makhasi Mvuyo,Meiring Susan,Quan Vanessa,Cohen CherylORCID

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundData on risk factors for COVID-19-associated hospitalisation and mortality in high HIV prevalence settings are limited.MethodsUsing existing syndromic surveillance programs for influenza-like-illness and severe respiratory illness at sentinel sites in South Africa, we identified factors associated with COVID-19 hospitalisation and mortality.ResultsFrom April 2020 through March 2022, SARS-CoV-2 was detected in 24.0% (660/2746) of outpatient and 32.5% (2282/7025) of inpatient cases. Factors associated with COVID-19-associated hospitalisation included: older age (25-44 [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.1-2.9], 45-64 [aOR 6.8, 95%CI 4.2-11.0] and ≥65 years [aOR 26.6, 95%CI 14.4-49.1] vs 15-24 years); black race (aOR 3.3, 95%CI 2.2-5.0); obesity (aOR 2.3, 95%CI 1.4-3.9); asthma (aOR 3.5, 95%CI 1.4-8.9); diabetes mellitus (aOR 5.3, 95%CI 3.1-9.3); HIV with CD4 ≥200/mm3 (aOR 1.5, 95%CI 1.1-2.2) and CD4<200/mm3 (aOR 10.5, 95%CI 5.1-21.6) or tuberculosis (aOR 12.8, 95%CI 2.8-58.5). Infection with Beta (aOR 0.5, 95%CI 0.3-0.7) vs Delta variant and being fully vaccinated (aOR 0.1, 95%CI 0.1-0.3) were less associated with COVID-19 hospitalisation.In-hospital mortality was increased in older age (45-64 years [aOR 2.2, 95%CI 1.6-3.2] and ≥65 years [aOR 4.0, 95%CI 2.8-5.8] vs 25-44 years) and male sex (aOR1.3, 95%CI 1.0-1.6) and was lower in Omicron -infected (aOR 0.3, 95%CI 0.2-0.6) vs Delta-infected individuals.ConclusionActive syndromic surveillance encompassing clinical, laboratory and genomic data identified setting-specific risk factors associated with COVID-19 severity that will inform prioritization of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Elderly, people with tuberculosis or people living with HIV, especially severely immunosuppressed should be prioritised for vaccination.Summary of article’s viewpointCompared to the Delta variant, the Omicron variant was associated with reduced risk of mortality and Beta associated with decreased risk of hospitalisation. Active syndromic surveillance combining clinical, laboratory and genomic data can be used to describe the epidemic timing, epidemiological characteristics of cases, early detection of variants of concern and how these impact disease severity and outcomes; and presents a viable surveillance approach in settings where national surveillance is not possible.

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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