Comparison of the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients with COVID-19 and community-acquired pneumonia

Background/Aim: It is challenging to discriminate between COVID-19 and community-acquired pneumonia due similar clinical features, albeit of great importance. This study aimed compare the laboratory characteristics patients hospitalized those with (CAP). Methods: retrospective cohort included cases who were diagnosis April December 2020 CAP during same months in 2019. Statistical differences investigated by comparing two groups. Results: The 882 cases, comprising 755 127 CAP. In group, mean age was lower, there more women, hospitalization period longer, rates hypertension diabetes mellitus higher compared group (P