Microbial coinfections and superinfections in critical COVID-19: a Kenyan retrospective cohort analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of our study was to outline the burden, risk factors, and outcomes for critical COVID-19 patients with coinfections or superinfections.

Methods

This was a retrospective descriptive study of adults who were admitted with critical COVID-19 for ≥ 24 hours. Data collected included demographic profiles and other baseline characteristics, laboratory and radiological investigations, medical interventions, and clinical outcomes. Outcomes of interest included the presence or absence of coinfections or superinfections, and in-hospital mortality. Differences between those with and without coinfections or superinfections were compared for statistical significance.

Results

In total, 321 patient records were reviewed. Baseline characteristics included a median ag

SUBMITTER: Rakiro J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8489262 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature