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A Case Series of Patients Coinfected With Influenza and COVID-19

Venu Madhav Konala1, Sreedhar Adapa2, Srikanth Naramala2

  • 1Ashland Bellefonte Cancer Center, Ashland, KY, USA.

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
|June 12, 2020
PubMed

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Coinfection with COVID-19 and influenza presents a significant health challenge. This case series highlights successful treatment outcomes for two patients with both viral infections.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic with substantial morbidity and mortality.
  • Influenza infections are seasonal in the United States, influenced by virus characteristics, vaccine effectiveness, and season duration.

Observation:

  • Presents a case series of 3 patients diagnosed with coinfection of COVID-19 and influenza.
  • Two of the three patients with coinfection were successfully treated and discharged.

Findings:

  • Reviewed existing literature on patients coinfected with both severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza viruses.
  • Discussed the clinical characteristics and potential treatment strategies for COVID-19 and influenza coinfection.

Implications:

  • Understanding coinfection is crucial for managing patients during overlapping respiratory virus seasons.
  • Highlights the need for continued research into effective treatment protocols for dual viral infections.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with symptoms of both COVID-19 and influenza.

Keywords:
COVID-19acute respiratory distress syndromecoronavirus disease 2019influenza Ainfluenza B

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