Abstract
3/2020
vol. 95
Case report
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and influenza A virus co-infection in a nine-year-old boy from a family cluster – case report
- Regional Hospital of Infectious Diseases in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Doctoral School, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Children’s Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Pediatr Pol 2020; 95 (3): 175–177
Online publish date: 2020/10/30
In this case report we present a nine-year-old boy from a family cluster with SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus co-infection. He presented with the most common manifestations of COVID-19 reported in paediatric population – fever and cough. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection was diagnosed by RT-PCR assay, and influenza type A by rapid immunochromatic assay testing. The course of disease was mild, despite co-infection with two viruses. In the time of COVID-19 pandemic testing for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 in suspected cases is essential for establishing a diagnosis, and it has important implications for patient management.
Keywords
COVID-19, influenza, co-infection, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, children
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