Leptospirosis and COVID-19 co-infection case in Bangladesh

Mohammad Ashraful Amin1,2, Sabrina Nahin3, Atia Sharmin Bonna4,2

  • 1Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.

Heliyon
|December 1, 2022
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Coinfection with Leptospirosis and COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) can worsen disease severity and complicate diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of considering coinfections in patients presenting with COVID-19 symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Leptospirosis and COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) are zoonotic diseases with overlapping symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
  • Coinfection can exacerbate disease severity and impact patient outcomes.
  • Understanding coinfection dynamics is crucial for effective management during pandemics.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 47-year-old individual diagnosed with both Leptospirosis and SARS-CoV-2.
  • Leptospirosis was confirmed via IgM antibody rapid testing.
  • COVID-19 was confirmed using Reverse-transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR).

Findings:

  • The patient received supportive care for COVID-19 and antibiotic therapy for Leptospirosis.
  • Coinfection presented diagnostic and management challenges.
  • The case underscores the significance of identifying microbial coinfections in COVID-19 patients.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for heightened awareness of coinfections in COVID-19 patients.
  • Suggests that prompt diagnosis and treatment of coinfections may improve patient outcomes.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering Leptospirosis in differential diagnoses, especially in endemic areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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