COVID-19 associated with AIDS-related disseminated histoplasmosis: a case report
Mauro Bertolini, María Felicitas Mutti, José Barletta, Adriana Falak, Daniel Cuatz, Alicia Sisto, Martín Ragusa, Nigel Osvaldo Fernandez Claros, María José Rolón
Abstract
Limited information is available concerning the coexistence of COVID-19 and opportunistic infections in people living with HIV. The possible association of COVID-19 with AIDS-related respiratory diseases should be considered, particularly in patients with advance immunosuppression. We report the case of a male patient with AIDS-related disseminated histoplasmosis associated with COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHistoplasmosisImmunosuppressionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)AIDS-Related Opportunistic InfectionsImmunologyOpportunistic infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSidaIntensive care medicineViral diseaseVirologyPathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakPneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatmentFungal Infections and StudiesAntifungal resistance and susceptibility