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Infant Case of Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Citrobacter koseri Urinary Infection

Hyppolite K Tchidjou, Bernard Romeo1

  • 1Pediatric Emergency Services Department, Amiens University Hospital, 80000 Amiens, France.

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|June 29, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This study reports the first infant co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Citrobacter koseri. The 6-week-old infant presented mild symptoms, highlighting potential co-infections in pediatric COVID-19 cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to significant global health challenges.
  • France implemented stringent public health measures to control the highly contagious virus.
  • While generally less severe in children, SARS-CoV-2 infection in infants requires careful monitoring.

Observation:

  • A 6-week-old infant was admitted with mild symptoms suggestive of infection.
  • The infant presented with a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • A concurrent urinary tract infection caused by Citrobacter koseri was identified.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first documented infant co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Citrobacter koseri.
  • The infant experienced mild symptoms despite the dual infection.
  • The clinical presentation underscores the importance of considering co-infections in infants diagnosed with COVID-19.

Implications:

  • Early identification and management of co-infections are crucial for optimizing outcomes in infants with COVID-19.
  • This case highlights the need for comprehensive diagnostic workups in pediatric SARS-CoV-2 cases.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the epidemiology and clinical significance of co-infections in neonates and infants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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