Opportunistic Infections in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nithin Kurra, Priyanka Isaac Woodard, Nikhila Gandrakota, Heli Gandhi, Srinivasa Rao Polisetty, Song Peng Ang, Kinjalben P Patel, Vishwaj Chitimalla, Mirza Mehmood Ali Baig, Gayathri Samudrala
Abstract
The prevalence, incidence, and characteristics of bacterial infections in patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 are not well understood and have been raised as an important knowledge gap. Therefore, our study focused on the most common opportunistic infections/secondary infections/superinfections in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.
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MedicineMeta-analysisIncidence (geometry)Confidence intervalSystematic reviewInternal medicineMEDLINEIntensive care medicineBiologyPhysicsBiochemistryOpticsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesAntibiotic Use and ResistanceCOVID-19 and Mental Health