Publications by authors named "Hazal Kayalioglu"
Clin Infect Dis
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the occurrence of candidemia, a fungal infection, in patients with and without COVID-19, highlighting differences in patient characteristics based on their COVID-19 status.
- An analysis using data from the CDC revealed that around 25.5% of candidemia patients tested positive for COVID-19, with those infected showing higher rates of ICU care and treatments like mechanical ventilation.
- The findings indicate that patients with COVID-19 had a significantly higher in-hospital mortality rate (62.5%) compared to those without the virus (32.1%), emphasizing the need for preventive measures against candidemia in COVID-19 patients.
