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ICU COVID Superinfections: The Real Risk

Turns out, catching a bacterial infection on top of COVID-19 in the ICU is a big deal. This study found that these 'superinfections' seriously up the risk of dying and make it harder to get discharged. Enterobacterales and Staph were the main culprits. Wild twist: women were less likely to get these infections, but if they did, their outcomes were worse than men. If you or someone you know is in the ICU with COVID, make sure docs are checking for these sneaky bugs! #COVID19 #ICU #Superinfection #HealthNews #MedicalResearch #Health