Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A Virus in Patient with Pneumonia, China
Xiaojing Wu, Ying Cai, Xu Huang, Xin Yu, Li Zhao, Fan Wang, Quanguo Li, Sichao Gu, Teng Xu, Yongjun Li, Binghuai Lu, Qingyuan Zhan
Abstract
We report co-infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A virus in a patient with pneumonia in China. The case highlights possible co-detection of known respiratory viruses. We noted low sensitivity of upper respiratory specimens for SARS-CoV-2, which could further complicate recognition of the full extent of disease.
Topics & Concepts
PneumoniaVirologyVirusMedicineInfluenza A virusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Respiratory systemCoronavirusBetacoronavirusAtypical pneumoniaViral pneumoniaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirusImmunologyDiseaseInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchRespiratory viral infections researchInfluenza Virus Research Studies