Bloodstream Infections in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Mariachiara IppolitoBarbara SimoneCarlotta FilisinaFrancesca Romana CatalanottoGiulia CatalisanoClaudia MarinoGiovanni MisseriAntonino GiarratanoAntonino Giarratano

Published in: Microorganisms (2021)

Our analysis estimated the occurrence of BSIs among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 at around 7%. A four-times higher occurrence was estimated among patients admitted to ICU.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation