A Case of Co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza-B

The emergence of COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant public health concerns worldwide. As the influenza season coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, the possibility of co-infection with influenza virus is a significant concern. Co-infection of COVID-19 and influenza could lead to severe respiratory complications and pose a serious threat to public health. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the potential consequences of such co-infections and develop strategies to prevent and manage them. We present here a case of 51 years old male who reported with high grade fever, cough, body aches and myalgia for 2 days. Blood complete picture revealed leucopenia. Nasopharyngeal swab specimen was taken and respiratory multiplex PCR was performed on 2nd day of illness. Multiplex PCR result came out to be positive for both COVID-19 and Influenza B, confirming co-infection.