Abstract Background Pneumonia from SARS-CoV-2 is difficult to distinguish from other viral
and bacterial etiologies. Broad-spectrum antimicrobials are frequently prescribed to patients …

Introduction: The spread of multidrug-resistant pathogens is a serious problem and
challenge for the whole medical community. Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae …

The net effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the response to it
on the emergence of antimicrobial resistance is yet unknown. Positive impacts on the spread …

Introduction. It is known that bacterial infections represent a common complication during
viral respiratory tract infections such as influenza, with a concomitant increase in morbidity …

To the Editor—Since the report of the first cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),
attempts have been undertaken to contain its expansion; however, to date there have been> …

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is unknown.
The purpose of this study was to assess prevalence, etiology, and association with mortality …

We read with interest the manuscript “Sensitivity and specificity of surveillance case
definitions in detection of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus among hospitalized …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, is often complicated by
severe acute respiratory syndrome. The new coronavirus outbreak started in China in …

Purpose Patients presenting the most severe form of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pneumonia, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) …

Few data are available on incidence of multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) colonization
and infections in mechanically ventilated patients, particularly during the COVID-19 …