The Impact of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Rupture on COVID-19 Symptom Severity

Overview

Journal Acta Parasitol

Specialty Parasitology

Date 2024 Mar 17

PMID 38493433

Authors

Abdol Sattar Pagheh

Hossein Pazoki

Ghodsiyeh Azarkar

Effat Alemzadeh

Jafar Hajavi

Masood Ziaee

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Abstract

Background: Co-infection with other microorganisms such as parasites in patients with COVID-19 can affect the clinical outcome and require prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

Case Presentation: We present a case of an adult male with chest pain, dyspnea, cough, diplopia, and anorexia who was confirmed to have acute COVID-19 pneumonia. 2 weeks prior to admission, a hydatid lung cyst was identified on examination, but the patient refused surgery. Thoracoabdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a rupture of the lung hydatid cyst and co-infection with COVID-19. The patient has prescribed a treatment protocol for COVID-19 and albendazole. Despite measures taken to manage severe inflammation and decreasing blood oxygen levels, the patient required admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and intubation. After approximately 3 weeks of hospitalization, the patient was successfully extubated and discharged uneventfully from the hospital. Oral albendazole was prescribed for follow-up treatment.

Conclusion: Our case highlights the importance of considering hydatid cysts in the differential diagnosis of patients with COVID-19, especially those living in endemic areas.

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