Severe COVID-19 Infection

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) where the individual is hospitalized, requires respiratory support, and may also require additional organ support including vasopressor therapy, renal replacement therapy, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. (based on WHO COVID-19 Disease Severity 5, 6 and 7)

**Synonyms:** - Severe