Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds co-infection in a severe case of SARS-CoV-2 disease

Rozaliya Hristova; Alexandrina Vlahova; Maria Christova; Konstantin Stamatov; Pavel Stanimirov

doi:10.3855/jidc.17647

Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds co-infection in a severe case of SARS-CoV-2 disease

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Rozaliya Hristova Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Sofia, University Hospital Alexandrovska, Sofia, Bulgaria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1923-3165
Alexandrina Vlahova Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Medical University Sofia, University Hospital Alexandrovska, Sofia, Bulgaria
Maria Christova Department of Nephrology, University Hospital St. Ivan Rilski, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
Konstantin Stamatov Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University Sofia, University Hospital Alexandrovska, Sofia, Bulgaria
Pavel Stanimirov Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University Sofia, University Hospital Alexandrovska, Sofia, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.17647

Keywords:

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, mucomycosis, rhino-orbital infection

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.

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2023-09-30

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Hristova R, Vlahova A, Christova M, Stamatov K, Stanimirov P (2023) Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds co-infection in a severe case of SARS-CoV-2 disease. J Infect Dev Ctries 17:1231–1236. doi: 10.3855/jidc.17647

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Vol. 17 No. 09: September 2023

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Coronavirus Pandemic

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