Risk of subsequent lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) after hospitalization for COVID-19 LRTI and non-COVID-19 LRTI: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause pulmonary structural damage and physiologic impairment, which may increase the risk of subsequent lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI). Prior hospitalization for any reason is a risk factor for LRTI, but data on the risk...

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Published in:	Pneumonia
Main Authors:	Katia J. Bruxvoort, Heidi Fischer, Joseph A. Lewnard, Vennis X. Hong, Magdalena Pomichowski, Lindsay R. Grant, Luis Jódar, Bradford D. Gessner, Sara Y. Tartof
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-10-01
Subjects:	Pneumonia Lower respiratory tract infection COVID-19 Hospitalization
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41479-023-00117-5