Invasive Meningococcal Disease and COVID-19 Co-Infection: A Case Report.

Authors :: Espiche C
Beltran M
Win Lei Y
Gil Castano Y
Francis-Morel G
Dahdouh M
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2023 May 30; Vol. 15 (5), pp. e39713. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 30 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: This case report presents a 53-year-old male patient infected with COVID-19 who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and septic shock due to meningococcemia , despite the absence of clinical signs of meningitis. This patient's condition was complicated by pneumonia in the setting of myocardial failure. In the curse of the disease, it is remarked that the importance of early recognition of sepsis symptoms is crucial in distinguishing patients with COVID-19 from those with other infections and preventing fatal outcomes. The case presented an excellent opportunity to review meningococcal disease's intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. With the identified risk factors, we propose different measures to be considered to diminish and recognize this fatal disease early.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2023, Espiche et al.)