Bacterial and fungal co-infection in individuals with COVID - 19

Authors

  • Yaumara Aguilera Calzadilla
  • Yayquier Díaz Morales
  • Elvys Pérez Bada
  • Jorge Manuel Pérez Milián
  • Berhlys Morales Rodríguez

Abstract

Introduction. The probability coexists that patients with severe COVID-19 may subsequently or coincidentally become infected by bacteria or fungi.
Methods-A descriptive study was carried out in the period from January to March 2021, at the Manuel Fajardo hospital, Villa Clara Province, Cuba. The study population consisted of 815 patients who remained admitted to that hospital with a confirmed diagnosis for the real-time polymerase chain reaction test for SARS-CoV-2. The study variables were: age, sex, months of the year, coinfection, state at discharge, isolated microorganisms and antimicrobial susceptibility. Results: 2, 7 % of the patients had an associated infection. 1, 9 % died and the majority of deaths occurred in the months of March and April. Among the deceased, 68, 8 % had an associated infection. Complot Acinetobacter baumannii calcoaceticus was the most isolated microorganism. Conclusions. Clinical data on bacterial and fungal infections are invaluable to guide evidence-based treatment of COVID-19. Therefore, a diagnostic protocol is required to determine bacterial and fungal associated infection in SARS-CoV-2.

Published

2021-10-30

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Aguilera Calzadilla Y, Díaz Morales Y, Pérez Bada E, Pérez Milián JM, Morales Rodríguez B. Bacterial and fungal co-infection in individuals with COVID - 19. Invest Medicoquir [Internet]. 2021 Oct. 30 [cited 2025 Feb. 23];14(1). Available from: https://revcimeq.sld.cu/index.php/imq/article/view/755

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