%0 Case Reports
%T Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds co-infection in a severe case of SARS-CoV-2 disease.
%A Hristova R
%A Vlahova A
%A Christova M
%A Stamatov K
%A Stanimirov P
%J J Infect Dev Ctries
%V 17
%N 9
%D 2023 09 30
%M 37824356
%F 2.552
%R 10.3855/jidc.17647
%X Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis has been reported as a sequela after coronavirus disease in immunocompromised patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Most cases have been identified in India, with only 19 reported elsewhere.
We herein report the results of clinical, imaging, microbiological, and histopathological studies in an immunocompetent 67-year-old male with rhino-orbital infection by Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds following severe SARS-CoV-2 disease associated with new-onset decompensated diabetes mellitus.
Microbiological and histological studies confirmed the presence of both Mucorales molds and Finegoldia magna, which was successfully treated with antibiotics and a specific anti-fungal agent (Posaconazole).
Careful multidisciplinary follow-up of patients treated for severe SARS-CoV-2 disease is necessary for the timely diagnosis of complications such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and opportunistic infections.