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- Title
Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds co-infection in a severe case of SARS-CoV-2 disease.
- Authors
Hristova, Rozaliya; Vlahova, Alexandrina; Christova, Maria; Stamatov, Konstantin; Stanimirov, Pavel
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
INDIA; SARS-CoV-2; ANTIFUNGAL agents; MUCORMYCOSIS; COVID-19; MIXED infections; OPPORTUNISTIC infections
- Publication
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2023, Vol 17, Issue 9, p1231
- ISSN
2036-6590
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3855/jidc.17647