Severe, Progressive Meningoencephalitis in a Patient with Coexisting SARS-CoV-2 and Cytomegalovirus Infection: A Case Report

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AuthorMostafa Alavi-Moghaddamen
AuthorNadia Pirzade Moghaddamen
AuthorZohreh Tajabadien
OrcidMostafa Alavi-Moghaddam [0000-0002-7176-023X]en
OrcidNadia Pirzade Moghaddam [0000-0003-2975-0131]en
OrcidZohreh Tajabadi [0000-0002-9854-7260]en
Issued Date2022-06-30en
AbstractSARS-CoV-2, the pathogen responsible for COVID-19, has infected hundreds of millions since its emergence in late December 2019. Recently, concern has been raised due to the increased prevalence of co-infections with opportunistic pathogens among these patients. Though not common, co-infections may be associated with adverse outcomes and increased risk of morbidity and mortality among patients suffering from COVID-19. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a serious problem among immunocompromised and critically ill patients. So far, few cases of co-infection with COVID-19 and CMV have been reported. Here, we report the co-infection with COVID-19 and CMV in a young woman presenting with sudden, progressive fever, delusion, agitation, bizarre behavior, seizure, and loss of consciousness leading to death despite receiving appropriate anti-viral treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of coexisting SARS-CoV-2 and CMV infection presenting with severe, progressive meningoencephalitis in the era of COVID-19.en
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.5812/archcid-126363en
KeywordCytomegalovirusen
KeywordSARS-CoV-2en
KeywordCOVID-19en
KeywordMeningoencephalitisen
KeywordCo-infectionen
PublisherBrieflandsen
TitleSevere, Progressive Meningoencephalitis in a Patient with Coexisting SARS-CoV-2 and Cytomegalovirus Infection: A Case Reporten
TypeCase Reporten

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