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Bacterial and fungal co-infections with SARS-CoV-2 in solid organ recipients: a retrospective study.
Shafiekhani, Mojtaba; Shekari, Zahra; Boorboor, Arash; Zare, Zahra; Arabsheybani, Sara; Azadeh, Nazanin.
  • Shafiekhani M; Shiraz Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Shekari Z; Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu-Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Boorboor A; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Zare Z; Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu-Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Arabsheybani S; Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu-Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Azadeh N; Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu-Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Virol J ; 19(1): 35, 2022 03 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1785160
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

SARS-CoV-2, a novel corona virus, has caused clusters of fatal pneumonia worldwide. Immune compromised patients are among the high risk groups with poor prognosis of the disease. The presence of bacterial or fungal co-infections with SARS-CoV-2 is associated with increased mortality.

METHODS:

The electronic data of the liver and kidney recipients, hospitalized in COVID-19 intensive care unit in an 8-month period in 2020 were retrospectively assessed. The documented bacterial or fungal infections alongside with outcome and risk factors were recorded and analyzed by binary logistic regression model and multivariate analyses.

RESULTS:

Sixty-Six liver and kidney recipients with positive RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 were included this study. Twenty one percent of the patients had at least one episode of co-infection during their COVID-19 course. Bacterial and fungal co-infections contributed to a significantly higher mortality. Urine and sputum were the most common sites of pathogen isolation (45.45% and 36.36%; respectively). The majority of infections were caused by vancomycin- resistant Enterococci (30%). Escherichia coli stood in the next position with 23.3%. Prior hospitalization and high doses of corticosteroids were associated with co-infections (p < 0.001 and p = 0.02; respectively.)

CONCLUSIONS:

Bacterial and fungal co-infections with COVID-19 are more prevalent in solid organ recipients compared to the general population. Prior hospitalizations and use of broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents lead to emergence of multi-drug resistant pathogens in this susceptible patient population. Early detection and treatment of co-infections as well as antibiotic stewardship is recommended in solid organ recipients.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Coinfection / COVID-19 / Mycoses Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Virol J Journal subject: Virology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12985-022-01763-9

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Coinfection / COVID-19 / Mycoses Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Virol J Journal subject: Virology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12985-022-01763-9