Active cytomegalovirus infection in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Active cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is associated with poor prognosis in septic patients with critical illness. Patients of septic category are highly likely to benefit from prophylactic antiviral therapy. Nevertheless, the clinical characteristics for CMV reactivation are lacking among septic patients requiring mechanical ventilation. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes regarding active CMV infection in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis.

Methods

A single-center, retrospective cohort study conducted from January 2021 to December 2023 that included septic patients on mechanical ventilation at the intensive care unit (ICU) of a national hospital. Study participants were divided into active and non

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654325 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature