Bilateral hip septic arthritis caused by nontyphoidal Salmonella group D in a 16-year-old girl with COVID-19: A case report

Concurrent emergencies: overlapping Salmonella and COVID-19 concerns in public health strategies and preparedness

“…This recurring overlap of symptoms between these pathogens during the COVID-19 pandemic made it challenging to accurately identify Salmonella , giving rise to diagnostic bias in clinical settings ( 5 ). Additionally, according to Ürkmez and Atalay ( 1 ) as well as Haqqi et al ( 13 ), the simultaneous occurrence of COVID-19 and Salmonella infections presents significant challenges in the planning of clinical treatment ( 8 , 26 ). It is crucial to acknowledge that although these symptoms may be similar, COVID-19 is mostly a pulmonary disease, while Salmonella infection usually manifests with gastrointestinal infections.…”

“…Conversely, inadequate treatment might exacerbate the condition for both the patient and the whole scenario. The implementation of comprehensive solutions is essential for the efficient management of both COVID-19 pandemics and Salmonella threats ( 8 ).…”

“…While the lockdown may have contributed to a decrease in the likelihood of Salmonella infection, it is important to note that Salmonella still persists ( 8 ). Although Salmonella infection and COVID-19 have different modes of transmission, they exhibit comparable symptoms ( 9 ).…”

“…The interplay between these pathogens exhibits a multifaceted nature. The persistence of Salmonella during the COVID-19 pandemic ( 8 , 13 ) necessitates the attention of individuals in academia, healthcare professions, and policy-making positions. Despite the inherent disparities between these pathogens, they exhibit a notable interconnection ( 8 , 14 ).…”

“…The persistence of Salmonella during the COVID-19 pandemic ( 8 , 13 ) necessitates the attention of individuals in academia, healthcare professions, and policy-making positions. Despite the inherent disparities between these pathogens, they exhibit a notable interconnection ( 8 , 14 ). There have been documented instances of co-infection between Salmonella and COVID-19 in the nine studies worldwide ( 15 ), some of them were found in patients from Pakistan ( 13 ), Turkey ( 1 ), and Japan ( 14 ).…”