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A Case of COVID 19 and Staphylococcus Coinfection
Seyedeh Sedigheh Hamzavi1,2, Mohammad Amin Gholami1,2, Anahita Sanaei Dashti1,2
1Professor Alborzi Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Archives of Iranian Medicine
|September 8, 2020
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Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases emerged in December 2019. This virus may also be present alongside other infections, like Staphylococcus.
Area of Science:
- Infectious diseases
- Microbiology
- Virology
Background:
- The emergence of a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China, since December 2019 has led to a global health concern.
- Understanding the potential for co-infections is crucial for managing emerging viral diseases.
Observation:
- A significant number of 2019-nCoV cases have been identified.
- The possibility of co-infection with other pathogens, such as Staphylococcus, is being investigated.
Findings:
- The study highlights the potential for 2019-nCoV to coexist with bacterial infections.
- This co-occurrence could complicate clinical presentation and treatment strategies.
Implications:
- Further research is needed to understand the clinical significance of 2019-nCoV and Staphylococcus co-infections.
- This knowledge is vital for developing effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for patients with novel coronavirus infections.
Abstract:
Since December 2019, we have seen a significant number of cases of a novel coronavirus (2019-nCov), first identified in Wuhan China. Coronavirus might coexist with other infections such as Staphylococcus.
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