NSU Research Contributions
Title : Leptospirosis and COVID-19 co-infection case in Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Sabrina Nahin, Atia Sharmin Bonna, Md Faisal Kabir Rozars, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Heliyon | Volume Number: 8 | Publication Year : 2022 |
| Index: indexed (ScienceDirect) | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Elsevier Ltd. |
| Pages : 3 | ||
| ISSN (Online): 2405-8440 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This is the first reported case in Bangladesh of a person simultaneously infected with leptospirosis and COVID-19. Because both zoonotic diseases present with acute febrile symptoms, their co-existence can confound clinical identification, leading to misdiagnosis and potential death. By documenting the successful recovery of a 47-year-old patient through a combination of antibiotic therapy (Doxycycline) and supportive COVID-19 care, the study provides a vital mandate for medical professionals in tropical areas to maintain high clinical suspicion for bacterial co-infections during viral pandemics. This research emphasizes that distinguishing between these disorders in their early stages is critical to protecting vulnerable populations in both urban and rural settings. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Bangladesh, COVID-19, Coinfection, Leptospirosis, SARS-CoV-2 |
