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International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation

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It is possible a co-infection with two atypical pathogens? A strange case report

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Abstract

“Atypical” pneumonias are clinically distinct and fo not tipically present with high fever, productive cough or lobar consolidation. The primary etiological agents include Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Legionella Pneumophila. This case report details a young asthmatic patient who developed a dual infection with Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, which exacerbated the patient’s asthma symptoms, resulting in significant complications. A literature review highlights the potential for such atypical infections to aggravate respiratory conditions in patients with pre-existing asthma. Clinical management involving antibiotic therapy and respiratory support, led to a gradual resolution of symptoms. This case underscores the importance of considering atypical infections in differential diagnosis of asthmatic patients experiencing acute symptom worsening.

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Marco Umberto Scaramozzino, Veronica Nassisi, Angelo Coppola, Giovanni Sapone, Francesco Loddo (2024). It is possible a co-infection with two atypical pathogens? A strange case report . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 5(5), 732-735. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/.IJMRGE.2024.5.5.732-735

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