Arquivos de Patologia Clínica

The Threat of Bacterial Co-Infections in COVID-19 Patients

Kurt Urgelés

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARSCoV-2, has posed an unprecedented global health crisis. While the focus has primarily been on the viral infection itself, a less-explored aspect of this disease is the potential for bacterial co-infections. Bacterial co-infections in COVID-19 patients have emerged as a significant clinical concern, as they can lead to more severe illness and complicate treatment.