Severe, Progressive Meningoencephalitis in a Patient with Coexisting SARS-CoV-2 and Cytomegalovirus Infection: A Case Report
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases
; 17(3), 2022.
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in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2067096
ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen responsible for COVID-19, has infected hundreds of millions since its emergence in late December 2019. Recently, concern has been raised due to the increased prevalence of co-infections with opportunistic pathogens among these pa-tients. Though not common, co-infections may be associated with adverse outcomes and increased risk of morbidity and mortality among patients suffering from COVID-19. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a serious problem among immunocompromised and critically ill patients. So far, few cases of co-infection with COVID-19 and CMV have been reported. Here, we report the co-infection with COVID-19 and CMV in a young woman presenting with sudden, progressive fever, delusion, agitation, bizarre behavior, seizure, and loss of consciousness leading to death despite receiving appropriate anti-viral treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of coexisting SARS-CoV-2 and CMV infection presenting with severe, progressive meningoencephalitis in the era of COVID-19.
adult; agitation; antiviral therapy; article; case report; clinical article; coinfection; coronavirus disease 2019; critically ill patient; Cytomegalovirus; cytomegalovirus infection; delusion; female; fever; human; meningoencephalitis; nonhuman; seizure; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; unconsciousness
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Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Year:
2022
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