A new case of monkeypox has surprised authorities in Italy. A man with coinfection has been identified: in addition to smallpox, the patient has covid-19 and HIV.

The 36-year-old Italian was scrutinized by the scientific community in his country, and the results were published August 19 in the journalism. Journal of Infection. Research has shed light on the physical changes that occur in each of these diseases and their similarities.

The analysis began after a 36-year-old man approached the University Hospital of Catania. When he arrived, he stated that he had symptoms similar to the covid-19 virus, coughing, fever, general malaise, stomachache, headache, sore throat and fatigue.

The patient immediately reported that he had returned to the country nine days ago. He was on vacation in Spain from June 16-20. After her story and related tests, she tested positive for covid-19 on July 2.

Hours later, she noticed that her skin, especially her face, was beginning to develop redness. On the affected parts there was the formation of pustules and discomfort, for which he was taken to the hospital. At the same location, they confirmed that this was a case of monkeypox.

The man’s nightmare did not end there, and he was subjected to all kinds of tests while being taken to the hospital. Surprisingly, she tested positive for HIV.

The Italian stated that he was not aware that he was the carrier of the virus and that he was struggling with syphilis in 2019. Similarly, he was being treated for bipolar disorder.

Doctors concluded that HIV was a new infection, and the man said he had unprotected sex while in Spain. Similarly, there was a covid-19 vaccine from December 2021 with the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.

Results of doctors

work was called First case of monkeypox virus, co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and HIVIt was carried out by a group of Italian doctors, including Santi Nolasco, Francesco Vitale, Alessandro Geremia and Fabio Tramuto, who translated the first case of coinfection of monkeypox, SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.

Experts were baffled by the co-transmission of the three viruses and their risks to the immune system. In addition, they wanted to explore whether this meant greater severity in symptoms.

“As this is the only reported case of coinfection with monkeypox virus, SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and HIV, there is not yet sufficient evidence to support that this combination could worsen the patient’s condition,” the team wrote. said.

Another topic that the research addressed was the importance of knowing the sexual habits of patients. According to what they said, this information makes the job of diagnosis and health personnel easier.

“This case highlights how the symptoms of monkeypox and covid-19 can overlap, and confirms how, in the case of co-infection, anamnestic collection and sexual habits are crucial for making the correct diagnosis,” the report said.

The publication concluded by reassuring that more data is still needed to achieve better results, but sexual intercourse appears to be the fastest method of monkeypox propagation.