Non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia in COVID-19 with recrudescence of fever after corticosteroid discontinuation: A case report. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yogo, Aoi; Yamamoto, Shungo; Iwamoto, Nobuki; Aoki, Kazuaki; Motobayashi, Hirofumi; Tochitani, Kentaro; Shimizu, Tsunehiro
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 27(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Non-typhoidal Salmonella -- COVID-19 -- Recrudescence of fever -- Rebound phenomenon to corticosteroid; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01415
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Highlights: Secondary bacterial infections occur in COVID-19 patients treated with corticosteroid. Rebound phenomenon is observed after the cessation of steroid treatment. Non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia is associated with immunosuppressive conditions. Blood cultures distinguish between secondary infections and rebound phenomena. Abstract: It is challenging for clinicians to determine the cause of occurrence of fever in COVID-19 patients after corticosteroid discontinuation. Blood cultures help us distinguish between secondary infections and rebound phenomena. We report a case of non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia in a 34-year-old male COVID-19 patient who developed fever after discontinuing corticosteroids.