Comparison of fungal < em > vs < /em > bacterial infections in the medical intensive liver unit: Cause or corollary for high mortality?

CONCLUSION: Mortality was worse among patients with fungal infections, likely attributable to severe ACLF development. Prospective studies examining empiric antifungals in severe ACLF and associations between fungal infections and transplant outcomes are critical.PMID:38577538 | PMC:PMC10989308 | DOI:10.4254/wjh.v16.i3.379

Source: World Journal of Hepatology - April 5, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sarah Khan Hanna Hong Stephanie Bass Yifan Wang Xiao-Feng Wang Omar T Sims Christine E Koval Aanchal Kapoor Christina C Lindenmeyer Source Type: research