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A Case Series of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Co-infection

Ruhma Ali1, Aditya Patel2, Kok Hoe Chan3

  • 1Internal Medicine, Saint Michael's Medical Center, Houston, USA.

Cureus
|October 14, 2021
PubMed

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Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and influenza presents challenges due to similar symptoms. This case series examines five patients with co-infection, detailing their clinical course and outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The novel coronavirus (2019), a disease associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections, has caused significant global morbidity and mortality.
  • Influenza is a leading cause of winter hospitalizations in the United States.
  • Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and influenza poses a unique challenge for healthcare due to overlapping clinical presentations and transmission.

Observation:

  • Limited data exists on SARS-CoV-2 and influenza co-infections.
  • This study presents a case series of five patients diagnosed with co-infection.

Findings:

  • The case series details the clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, management strategies, and patient outcomes for these five co-infected individuals.
  • Analysis of these cases provides insights into the presentation and progression of dual viral infections.

Implications:

  • Understanding co-infection dynamics is crucial for effective clinical management and public health strategies.
  • Further research into SARS-CoV-2 and influenza co-infection is warranted to inform healthcare practices during peak respiratory seasons.

Keywords:
case seriescovid 19influenzainfluenza and covid-19 co-infectionsars-cov-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus -2)

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