Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A Virus in Patient with Pneumonia, China

Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Jun;26(6):1324-1326. doi: 10.3201/eid2606.200299. Epub 2020 Jun 17.

Abstract

We report co-infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A virus in a patient with pneumonia in China. The case highlights possible co-detection of known respiratory viruses. We noted low sensitivity of upper respiratory specimens for SARS-CoV-2, which could further complicate recognition of the full extent of disease.

Keywords: 2019 novel coronavirus disease; COVID-19; China; SARS-CoV-2; co-detection; co-infection; influenza; influenza A; pneumonia; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Betacoronavirus / isolation & purification
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / virology
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • China
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques
  • Coinfection
  • Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Coronavirus Infections / virology
  • Humans
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Male
  • Nasopharynx / virology
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / virology
  • SARS-CoV-2