COVID-19 Infection in a Patient With Sigmoid Diverticulitis: Viral Diverticulitis or Incidental Association? - PubMed
3 days ago
- #persistent fever
- #diverticulitis
- #COVID-19
- A 54-year-old woman with acute sigmoid diverticulitis initially treated with ciprofloxacin and metronidazole.
- Patient returned with medication-resistant fever and worsening abdominal pain, leading to hospitalization.
- Despite IV antibiotics (ceftriaxone and metronidazole), fever persisted, suggesting possible treatment failure.
- On day 4 of hospitalization, mild respiratory symptoms appeared, and SARS-CoV-2 was detected.
- Patient improved clinically and was discharged after completing antibiotic therapy.
- Highlights the need to consider viral infections like COVID-19 in cases of persistent fever during diverticulitis treatment.