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High Prevalence of Respiratory Co-Infections and Risk Factors in COVID-19 Patients at Hospital Admission During an Epidemic Peak in China

Medicine and Health

High Prevalence of Respiratory Co-Infections and Risk Factors in COVID-19 Patients at Hospital Admission During an Epidemic Peak in China

X. Zhu, F. Tian, et al.

This intriguing study evaluated 716 COVID-19 patients in a Chinese hospital, revealing a staggering 76.82% co-infection rate with 11 pathogens, predominantly bacterial. The most common culprits were *Streptococcus pneumoniae* and *Haemophilus influenzae*. With insights on mortality risk factors such as dyspnea and *Mycoplasma pneumoniae* co-infection, researchers stress the importance of better antibiotic management. This vital work was conducted by Xiaoying Zhu, Fengqin Tian, Yulei Li, Qunfeng Lu, Qinqin Long, Xidai Long, and Demin Cao.... show more
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