The impact of immunosuppressive therapy on secondary infections and antimicrobial use in COVID-19 inpatients: a retrospective cohort study

The impact of immunosuppressive therapy on secondary infections and antimicrobial use in COVID-19 inpatients: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Immunosuppressive therapies have become a cornerstone of the management of severe COVID-19. The impact of these therapies on secondary infections and antimicrobial prescribing remains unclear. We sought to assess antimicrobial use and the incidence of bacterial and fungal infecti...

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Main Authors: Peter Crook, Clare Logan, Andrea Mazzella, Rachel M. Wake, Martina Cusinato, Ting Yau, Yee-Ean Ong, Timothy Planche, Marina Basarab, Tihana Bicanic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
COVID-19
Coinfection
Immunosuppressive agents
Steroids
Antimicrobial stewardship
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08697-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08697-9

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