Fulminant Yersinia Pestis Infection in a Known HIV-Positive Patient: A Case Report of Identification in Nigeria 2024
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Yersinia pestis is one of the most dangerous pathogens in the world. While plague foci exist in Africa, no recent cases have been reported in Nigeria. We describe a fatal case of Y. pestis infection in a known HIV-positive patient who presented to a tertiary health facility in Nigeria. This case underscores the need for high clinical suspicion, even in regions considered non-endemic, and highlights the potential severity of co-infection in immunocompromised individuals.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaf512
Authors: Vivian Gga Kwaghe, Cyril Erameh, Nankpah Godsave Vongdip, Osahogie Isaac Edeawe, Onyia Justus Ejike, Blessed Okhiria, Lauren P Courtney, Claire A Quiner, Jean H Kim, Adamu Zigwai Ephraim, Jay Osi Samuels, Philippe Chebu, Oladimeji Damilare Matthew, Victoria Orok, Ikponmwosa Odia, Jacqueline Agbukor, Femi Owolagba, Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon, Walter Mary Odion, Blessing Amierhobhiye Obagho, Richard Fayomade, Emmanuel A Oga
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,763
Award: G7265274471
OpenAlex ID: W4416450337