Coinfection With SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A(H1N1) in a Patient Seen at an Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Site in Egypt: Case Report | Infectious Diseases | Scoop.it
From publichealth.jmir.org - May 2, 2021 10:53 PM

Sentinel surveillance of influenza-like illness (ILI) in Egypt started in 2000 at 8 sentinel sites geographically distributed all over the country.

 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 was added to the panel of viral testing by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the first 2 patients with ILI seen at one of the sentinel sites.

 

We report the first SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A(H1N1) virus co-infection with mild symptoms detected through routine ILI surveillance in Egypt.

 


This report aims to describe how the case was identified and the demographic and clinical characteristics and outcomes of the patient.

Conclusions: This case highlights the possible occurrence of SARS-CoV-2/influenza A(H1N1) co-infection in younger and healthy people, who may resolve the infection rapidly. We emphasize the usefulness of the surveillance system for detection of viral causative agents of ILI and recommend broadening of the testing panel, especially if it can guide case management.

 

read the paper at https://publichealth.jmir.org/2021/4/e27433