Scrub typhus in two COVID-19 patients: a diagnostic dilemma.
Future Microbiol
; 17: 161-167, 2022 02.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1638319
ABSTRACT
The authors describe a case series of co-infection with COVID-19 and scrub typhus in two Indian patients. Clinical features like fever, cough, dyspnea and altered sensorium were common in both patients. Case 1 had lymphopenia, elevated IL-6 and history of hypertension, while case 2 had leukocytosis and an increased liver enzymes. Both patients had hypoalbuminemia and required admission to the intensive care unit; one of them succumbed to acute respiratory distress syndrome further complicated by multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Seasonal tropical infections in COVID-19 patients in endemic settings may lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, high clinical suspicion and an early diagnosis for co-infections among COVID-19 patients are essential for better patient management.
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tifus por Ácaros
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Coinfección
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Reporte de caso
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Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio pronóstico
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Future Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
Microbiologia
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Fmb-2021-0163
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