Open AccessTriple Infection of COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Adenovirus in 4-Month-Old Infant
Author(s) -
Taoufik Ben Houmich,
Asmae Lamrani Hanchi,
Noureddine Rada,
Ghizlane Draïss,
Mohamed Bousekraoui,
Nabila Soraa
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
european journal of medical and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2593-8339
DOI - 10.24018/ejmed.2022.4.2.1304
Subject(s) - bronchiolitis , virology , respiratory system , pandemic , virus , medicine , covid-19 , respiratory infection , pediatrics , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many cases of SARS-CoV-2 co-infection with other respiratory pathogens have been reported. These situations may be a source of under-diagnosis leading to the spread of SARS-COV-2. We report the first case of triple infection involving SARS-CoV-2, Adenovirus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in 4 months old infant. Initially admitted with symptoms of viral bronchiolitis. The aim is to highlight the importance of using multiplex PCR for the syndromic approach of respiratory infections in this pandemic period, especially in children, in order to limit spread of COVID-19 to others.