Streptococcus pneumoniae Coinfection in COVID-19: A Series of Three Cases
Joint Authors
Chika-Nwosuh, Ogechukwu
Patel, Pratik
Pal, Chaitanya
Przydzial, Paulina
Shah, Shrey
Madan, Nikhil
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Bacterial coinfections are not uncommon with respiratory viral pathogens.
These coinfections can add to significant mortality and morbidity.
We are currently dealing with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which has affected over 15 million people globally with over half a million deaths.
Previous respiratory viral pandemics have taught us that bacterial coinfections can lead to higher mortality and morbidity.
However, there is limited literature on the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and associated coinfections, which reported infection rates varying between 1% and 8% based on various cross-sectional studies.
In one meta-analysis of coinfections in COVID-19, rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae coinfections have been negligible when compared to previous influenza pandemics.
Current literature does not favor the use of empiric, broad-spectrum antibiotics in confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections.
We present three cases of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections complicated by Streptococcus pneumoniae coinfection.
These cases demonstrate the importance of concomitant testing for common pathogens despite the need for antimicrobial stewardship.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pal, Chaitanya& Przydzial, Paulina& Chika-Nwosuh, Ogechukwu& Shah, Shrey& Patel, Pratik& Madan, Nikhil. 2020. Streptococcus pneumoniae Coinfection in COVID-19: A Series of Three Cases. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151034
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pal, Chaitanya…[et al.]. Streptococcus pneumoniae Coinfection in COVID-19: A Series of Three Cases. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151034
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pal, Chaitanya& Przydzial, Paulina& Chika-Nwosuh, Ogechukwu& Shah, Shrey& Patel, Pratik& Madan, Nikhil. Streptococcus pneumoniae Coinfection in COVID-19: A Series of Three Cases. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151034
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151034