COVID-19 unfolding filariasis : The first case of SARS-CoV-2 and Wuchereria bancrofti coinfection
With the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of patients brought to medical attention has increased. This has led to the unmasking of many coexisting occult infections and comorbidities such as tuberculosis, dengue, human immunodeficiency viral infection, diabetes, and hypertension. We report the first case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, unveiling the diagnosis of asymptomatic filariasis. A 37-year-old gentleman presented with shortness of breath, fever, and cough. He was found to have COVID-19 pneumonia. During his stay, microfilaria of Wuchereria bancrofti was detected incidentally on a blood smear exam. Consequently, the patient received appropriate treatment for both conditions. In order not to miss relevant concomitant diagnoses, it is prudent to keep a broad differential diagnosis when faced with SARS-CoV-2-infected patients; this is especially true when atypical symptoms are present or in areas endemic with other infections.
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E-Artikel |
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:14 |
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PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 14(2020), 11 vom: 09. Nov., Seite e0008853 |
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Englisch |
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Mohamed, Mouhand F H [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 16.11.2020 Date Revised 18.12.2020 published: Electronic-eCollection Citation Status MEDLINE |
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