Respiratory Pathogen Coinfections in SARS-CoV-2-Positive Patients in Southeastern Wisconsin: A Retrospective Analysis

Abstract

This examination of respiratory pathogen coinfections in SARS-CoV-2 patients will likely shed light on our understanding of polymicrobial infection associated with COVID-19. Our results should prompt public health authorities to improve seasonal respiratory pathogen surveillance practices and address the risk of disease severity.

Investigating the human rhinovirus co-infection in patients with asthma exacerbations and COVID-19

“…In this study, based in Jordan, 38.3% of patients were positive for both SARS-CoV-2 and HRV. In accordance with the present finding, a recent study in Australia 20 and South-eastern Wisconsin 21 have demonstrated that HRV is the highest frequent SARS-CoV-2 co-infection, representing 63.2% and 41.51%, respectively. The most common co-infection was HRV also in Korea.…”

“…A recent study in Australia 20 and South-eastern Wisconsin 21 have demonstrated that HRV is the highest frequent SARS-CoV-2 co-infection, representing 63.2% and 41.51%, respectively. In Turkey, HRV was reported in 14.2% and 10.0% of the COVID-19 cases in men and women, respectively.…”

Coinfection between SARS‐CoV‐2 and other respiratory tract viruses

“…[4][5][6] Also, in a retrospective study, the most common coinfected microorganism was found to be Mycoplasma pneumoniae (25%), followed by virus (7%) and bacteria (5%). 7 Similar to previous literature, [2][3][4][5][6] the authors demonstrated four times human rhinovirus (A and B), thrice both human coronavirus (229E and OC43) and mastadenovirus A, and once Influenza A virus. 1 Our patient is 2.1/2-year-old male patient who was followed up with the diagnosis of severe form of transient hypogamma- In very near future, SARS-CoV-2 coinfections with other RTI viruses and other bacterial and fungal microorganisms in human will be discussed more and gain importance to take care of these patients.…”

“…4 , 5 , 6 Also, in a retrospective study, the most common coinfected microorganism was found to be Mycoplasma pneumoniae (25%), followed by virus (7%) and bacteria (5%). 7 Similar to previous literature, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 the authors demonstrated four times human rhinovirus (A and B), thrice both human coronavirus (229E and OC43) and mastadenovirus A, and once Influenza A virus. 1 …”

“…We have read the article titled to ‘Coinfection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 and other respiratory viruses at a tertiary hospital in Korea’ by Lee et al 1 In this manuscript, we agree with the authors that SARS‐CoV‐2 coinfections with other respiratory tract infection (RTI) viruses recently have begun to draw attention. 2 , 3 In this study, the authors explored specific RTI viruses and their possible relations with SARS‐CoV‐2.…”