A case series of coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus in Louisiana
Jennifer L Miatech, Nikhil N. Tarte, Silpita Katragadda, Jeremy Polman, Sarah B. Robichaux
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the novel coronavirus initially detected in Wuhan, China, and is responsible for the worldwide pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Influenza is a common endemic respiratory virus that causes seasonal outbreaks of respiratory illness. There are currently few reports in the literature describing patients with coexisting infections. This case series of 4 patients identified at our single institution in Louisiana highlights the patient characteristics, laboratory findings, and outcomes in patients with both Covid-19 and influenza infection.
Topics & Concepts
CoinfectionVirologyOutbreakPandemicCoronavirusVirusMedicinePneumoniaInfluenza A virusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Respiratory systemBetacoronavirusDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineRespiratory viral infections researchCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research