Beyond the Virus: Exploring Coinfections in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reyhaneh Rasizadeh,
Esmael Shouri Milani,
Parisa Shiri Aghbash
et al.
Abstract:The global impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, cannot be understated. Amidst the relentless focus on this viral adversary, we must not lose sight of an equally formidable challenge – the lurking threat of bacterial coinfections that can exacerbate morbidity and mortality.
Various factors, including ICU admissions, age demographics, microbiota disturbances, and empirical antibiotic use, contribute to the spect… Show more
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