Increased rates of secondary bacterial infections, including <i>Enterococcus</i> bacteremia, in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Abstract

COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of IVAC, PVAP, and <i>Enterococcus</i> BSI compared with hospitalized controls, which is not fully explained by factors such as immunosuppressive treatments and duration of mechanical ventilation. The mechanism underlying increased rates of <i>Enterococcus</i> BSI in COVID-19 patients requires further investigation.