Co-Infection of SARS-CoV-2 Disease and Brucellosis: The First Case Report in Iran

The novel Coronavirus can cause a vast range of symptoms, among which the most famous is respiratory system complications. Brucellosis is a highly contagious zoonotic disease, especially in endemic areas such as Iran. The disease, initially revealed with nonspecific symptoms, shows similar manifestations to SARS-CoV-2 disease. A 37-year-old woman presented with severe pain and swelling of the right inguinal area a week after working in a garden. Brucellosis treatment was initiated, and the patient was transferred to the COVID ward and received COVID medical therapy. The patient s pain reduced, and she was discharged and informed of the warning signs or any condition change. Owing to the high prevalence of COVID-19, other infectious diseases may be neglected. This case is a reminder to clinicians that the co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and other diseases such as brucellosis may occur and differential diagnoses should be considered, especially for endemic diseases.