Quantitative and Qualitative Assessments of Cholesterol Association With Bacterial Infection Type in Sepsis and Septic Shock
Abstract
Reduced cholesterol levels are associated with increased organ failure and mortality in sepsis. Cholesterol levels may vary by infection type (gram negative vs positive), possibly reflecting differences in cholesterol-mediated bacterial clearance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jun 24, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1177/0885066620931473
Entities
People
- Faheem W Guirgis
- Lauren Page Black
- Michael A. Puskarich
- Morgan Henson
- Rosemarie Fernandez
- Srinivasa T. Reddy
- Taylor Miller
Organizations
- Hennepin County Medical Center
- United States Department of Defense
- University of California
- University of Florida
- University of Minnesota