Analysis of the effect of cytomegalovirus infection in clinical outcomes and prolonged duration of SARS-CoV-2 shedding in intensive care unit patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Hsiao-Chin ShenJia-Yih FengChuan-Yen SunJhong-Ru HuangYuh-Min ChenWei-Chih ChenKuang-Yao Yang

Published in: Therapeutic advances in respiratory disease (2023)

CMV infection adversely impacted the outcomes of critical COVID-19 patients, resulting in longer ICU stays, longer mechanical ventilation uses and prolonged shedding of SARS-CoV-2.

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