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Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A Virus in Patient with Pneumonia, China.

Authors :
Xiaojing Wu
Ying Cai
Xu Huang
Xin Yu
Li Zhao
Fan Wang
Quanguo Li
Sichao Gu
Teng Xu
Yongjun Li
Binghuai Lu
Qingyuan Zhan
Wu, Xiaojing
Cai, Ying
Huang, Xu
Yu, Xin
Zhao, Li
Wang, Fan
Li, Quanguo
Gu, Sichao
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Jun2020, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p1324-1326, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

We report co-infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A virus in a patient with pneumonia in China. The case highlights possible co-detection of known respiratory viruses. We noted low sensitivity of upper respiratory specimens for SARS-CoV-2, which could further complicate recognition of the full extent of disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
26
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143373947
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2606.200299