Sex differences in vancomycin-resistant enterococci bloodstream infections – A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Correa-Martinez, Carlos L; Schuler, Franziska; Kampmeier, Stefanie
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    Biology of Sex Differences
  • Publication Date
    2021
  • Abstract

    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 strategies, and infection control measures are positively or negatively associated with VRE BSI occurrence. However, whether sex-specific differences influence the frequency of VRE BSI is yet unknown. The aim of this systematic review was to comprehensively summarize and analyze sex prevalence in VRE BSI patients.

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