Intraventricular Bleeding and Hematoma Size as Predictors of Infection Development in Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Prospective Cohort Study
Acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is associated with increased susceptibility to bacterial infection. The physiopathology of this phenomenon is not very clear. We conducted a prospective observational study investigating the correlation and independent predictors of infections in patients with ICH.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Felipe Vial, Alejandro Brunser, Pablo Lavados, Sergio Illanes Source Type: research