Sex differences in vancomycin-resistant enterococci bloodstream infections—a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have emerged in the healthcare setting worldwide. Infections with these pathogens, i.e., bloodstream infections (BSI), are accompanied with an impaired patient outcome. Diverse factors comprising patient characteristics, therapeutic strategi...

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Main Authors: Carlos L. Correa-Martínez, Franziska Schuler, Stefanie Kampmeier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
VRE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-021-00380-5