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This case highlights an atypical presentation of a patient with unknown history of mental disease who has been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder associated with severe COVID‐19 symptoms. Neuroimaging was only positive for subtle white matter changes; he was treated with antipsychotics and mood‐stabilizing agents until he reached partial remission. The authors urge clinicians to consider the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on patients with mental illness and the urgent need for vigilant monitoring of presenting signs and symptoms., Laboratory investigations

The authors urge clinicians to balance the use of Immunosuppressant drugs and tocilizumab for COVID‐19 patients to avoid the development of infections like Cryptococcemia, leading to death within 30 days.

Most of the post‐renal transplant patients are taking immunosuppressive medications, including calcineurin inhibitors, anti‐proliferative agents, and steroids. This case series highlights the clinical characteristics and outcomes of eight post‐renal transplant patients with severe COVID‐19 infection admitted to the intensive care unit., There is a paucity of available literature regarding the impact of COVID‐19 infection in post‐renal transplant patients. These patients have a higher chance of acquiring severe COVID‐19 infection, more complications, and poor prognosis.

Pregnant women are potentially more susceptible to respiratory tract infections making them a high‐risk group. We describe the successful management of a 35‐year‐old pregnant woman, G3, P1, with a history of a cesarean section who tested positive for COVID‐19 at 26 weeks and required critical care support., Early aggressive management of pregnant women who are severely or critically ill with COVID‐19 by a multidisciplinary team is key to minimizing complications and early recovery.

The authors urge clinicians to observe for early signs of CMV reactivation in patients presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding and intestinal perforation after receiving tocilizumab or other immunosuppressive therapy as a treatment for COVID 19. Early recognition of CMV infection and treatment will prevent life‐threatening bleeding and mortality.