Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds co-infection in a severe case of SARS-CoV-2 disease
Introduction: Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis has been reported as a sequela after coronavirus disease in immunocompromised patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Most cases have been identified in India, with only 19 reported elsewhere. Methodology: We herein report the results of...
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| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/17647 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis has been reported as a sequela after coronavirus disease in immunocompromised patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Most cases have been identified in India, with only 19 reported elsewhere.
Methodology: We herein report the results of clinical, imaging, microbiological, and histopathological studies in an immunocompetent 67-year-old male with rhino-orbital infection by Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds following severe SARS-CoV-2 disease associated with new-onset decompensated diabetes mellitus.
Results: Microbiological and histological studies confirmed the presence of both Mucorales molds and Finegoldia magna, which was successfully treated with antibiotics and a specific anti-fungal agent (Posaconazole).
Conclusions: Careful multidisciplinary follow-up of patients treated for severe SARS-CoV-2 disease is necessary for the timely diagnosis of complications such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and opportunistic infections.
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| ISSN: | 1972-2680 |