Clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with secondary bacterial pneumonia among COVID-19 patients in ICU

Conclusions: Secondary bacterial pneumonia was found to be associated with the severity and survival of the disease in patients admitted to ICU due to COVID-19. Duration of mechanical ventilation and use of corticosteroids and high-dose corticosteroids are risk factors for secondary bacterial pneumonia.

Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - October 31, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Insa G ül Ekiz Iscanli, Mehtap Aydin, Bengü Şaylan Source Type: research