Coronavirus Disease 2019, Superinfections, and Antimicrobial Development : What Can We Expect?

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) arose at a time of great concern about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). No studies have specifically assessed COVID-19-associated superinfections or AMR. Based on limited data from case series, it is reasonable to anticipate that an appreciable minority of patients with severe COVID-19 will develop superinfections, most commonly pneumonia due to nosocomial bacteria and Aspergillus. Microbiology and AMR patterns are likely to reflect institutional ecology. Broad-spectrum antimicrobial use is likely to be widespread among hospitalized patients, both as directed and empiric therapy. Stewardship will have a crucial role in limiting unnecessary antimicrobial use and AMR. Congressional COVID-19 relief bills are considering antimicrobial reimbursement reforms and antimicrobial subscription models, but it is unclear if these will be included in final legislation. Prospective studies on COVID-19 superinfections are needed, data from which can inform rational antimicrobial treatment and stewardship strategies, and models for market reform and sustainable drug development.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:71

Enthalten in:

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 71(2020), 10 vom: 17. Dez., Seite 2736-2743

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Clancy, Cornelius J [VerfasserIn]
Nguyen, M Hong [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antimicrobial development
Antimicrobial resistance
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019
Journal Article
Superinfections

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Date Completed 25.03.2021

Date Revised 25.03.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/cid/ciaa524

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NLM309453550