Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a herpesvirus that infects~ 60% of adults in developed
countries and more than 90% in developing countries. Usually, it is controlled by a vigorous …

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most frequent ICU-acquired infections.
Reported incidences vary widely from 5 to 40% depending on the setting and diagnostic …

Despite recent advances, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections remain one of the most common
complications affecting solid organ transplant recipients, conveying higher risks of …

Cytomegalovirus is one of the most important infections to occur after allogeneic
haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and an increasing number of reports …

Background Systemic reactivation of herpesviruses may occur in intensive care unit (ICU)
patients and is associated with morbidity and mortality. Data on severe Coronavirus disease …

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to
infection. Sepsis can be caused by a broad range of pathogens; however, bacterial …

Objective To identify research priorities in the management, epidemiology, outcome and
underlying causes of sepsis and septic shock. Design A consensus committee of 16 …

Pulmonary infection is one of the main complications occurring in patients suffering from
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Besides traditional risk factors, dysregulation of …

Purpose Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in immunocompetent critically ill patients is
common and relates to a worsening outcome. In this large observational study, we …

The significantly higher mortality rates seen in the elderly compared with young children
during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid‐19) pandemic is likely to be driven in part by an …