Bacterial coinfection in influenza pneumonia: Rates, pathogens, and outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.96
Abstract: BACKGROUND Evidence from pandemics suggests that influenza is often associated with bacterial coinfection. Among patients hospitalized for influenza pneumonia, we report the rate of coinfection and distribution of pathogens, and we compare outcomes of patients… read more here.
Keywords: coinfection; pneumonia rates; bacterial coinfection; coinfection influenza ... See more keywords
Bacterial pneumonia as an influenza complication
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DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000347
Abstract: Purpose of review The pathogenesis and impact of coinfection, in particular bacterial coinfection, in influenza are incompletely understood. This review summarizes results from studies on bacterial coinfection in the recent pandemic influenza outbreak. Recent findings… read more here.
Keywords: coinfection; bacterial coinfection; influenza; bacterial pneumonia ... See more keywords
Severe Pneumonia Caused by Coinfection With Influenza Virus Followed by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Induces Higher Mortality in Mice
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.03189
Abstract: Background: Coinfection with influenza virus and bacteria is a major cause of high mortality during flu pandemics. Understanding the mechanisms behind such coinfections is of utmost importance both for the clinical treatment of influenza and… read more here.
Keywords: influenza virus; coinfection influenza; virus; mortality ... See more keywords