Fulminant Superimposed Covid-19 Pneumonia on Coccidioidomycosis Disseminated Infection

Authors

  • Marco F Passeri University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX 78041, USA Author
  • David B Villafuerte University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX 78041, USA Author
  • Rayan Qazi University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX, USA Author
  • Rafael J Deliz University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JIDSCR/2022(3)165

Keywords:

COVID-19, Valley Fever, Coccidioidomycosis, Pneumonia, Co-Infection, Superimposed

Abstract

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel virus with limited data regarding co-infection with fungal pathogens. A 35-year-old, immunocompetent, male with a past medical history of pulmonary coccidioides infection presented with worsening cough, shortness of breath and hemoptysis. Patient was found positive for COVID-19 via DNA PCR and Coccidioides reactivation via antibody testing. He had received treatment for Coccidioides infection previously, but it was unknown whether he finished it due to his lack of outpatient follow-up. Specifically for COVID-19, he was started on the standard 5-day course of Remdesivir, but he experienced rapid respiratory deterioration and ultimately died.

Author Biographies

  • Marco F Passeri, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX 78041, USA

    University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX 78041, USA

  • David B Villafuerte, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX 78041, USA

    University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX 78041, USA

  • Rayan Qazi, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX, USA

    University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX, USA

  • Rafael J Deliz, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX, USA

    University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Institute of Graduate Medical Education and Research at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo TX, USA 

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Published

2022-06-25

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): Volume 3 Issue 2

Section

Articles