Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Empyema Post-COVID Infection Causing Severe Septic Shock and Multiorgan Failure

Secondary bacterial infections post-COVID infection posed a major challenge to the healthcare settings during COVID pandemic. We present case of an 81-year-old patient who was initially admitted for pneumonia in tertiary care hospital and managed with course dexamethasone had good outcome. However, post-discharge, developed symptoms productive cough, hemoptysis shortness breath. Evaluation revealed that secondary Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), resulting MRSA empyema. The started on appropriate antibiotics underwent thoracocentesis followed by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) decortication. resulted severe septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) multiorgan failure. Successful intensive unit (ICU) management life-threatening complications remarkable recovery patient.