Respiratory multiple infections by bacteria, virus, fungus and parasite in a COPD patient, A case report
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SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of COVID-19, an infection that can manifest with mild to severe respiratory symptoms. A 70-year-old man with COVID-19 and COPD presented to a hospital complaining of breathing difficulties. A sample was taken leading to the finding of the Acanthamoeba parasite. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a bacterium known for its resistance to most antibiotics and its significance as a nosocomial pathogen, was identified. Furthermore, for the first time, Gloeotinia fungus was discovered as an endosymbiont of Acanthamoeba. The patient underwent a successful treatment and was discharged from hospital. Immunocompromised persons should be concerned about the increasing incidence of nosocomial infections. The presence of Acanthamoeba should not be overlooked in respiratory disorders, as it has the potential to carry numerous pathogenic microorganisms as endosymbionts.
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