[Probable case of severe SARS-CoV-2 reinfection with Legionella pneumophila co-infection]
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Use of Galleria mellonella as a Model Organism to Study Legionella pneumophila Infection
Published on: November 22, 2013
Rodrigo Cruz-Choappa1, Jeannette Dabanch2, Eduardo López2
1Centro de Diagnóstico e Investigación de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CDIEI), Instituto de Seguridad del Trabajador de Viña del Mar, Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile.
Abstract:
The immunity conferred after a first SARS-CoV-2 infection and the consequent risk of persistent infection or reinfection are not fully elucidated. There are reports both in Europe and in North America of reinfection cases, recently highlighting the first case published in South America. On the other hand, reports of co-infections have been increasing, including those associated with Legionella pneumophila . We present the case of a 47-year-old male, health personnel who, after four months of a first SARS-CoV-2 infection, suffers a severe pneumonia certifying a new SARS-CoV-2 infection and a L. pneumophila co-infection by urinary antigen detection. He was treated in the ICU, requiring mechanical ventilation, dexamethasone, and moxifloxacin, with a good response. He is currently in respiratory and motor rehabilitation.
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