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Fatal VAP-related pulmonary aspergillosis by Aspergillus niger in a positive COVID-19 patient.
Trovato, Laura; Calvo, Maddalena; Migliorisi, Giuseppe; Astuto, Marinella; Oliveri, Francesco; Oliveri, Salvatore.
  • Trovato L; U.O.C. Laboratory Analysis Unit, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", Via S. Sofia 78, Catania, 95123, Italy.
  • Calvo M; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 97, Catania, 95123, Italy.
  • Migliorisi G; U.O.C. Laboratory Analysis Unit, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", Via S. Sofia 78, Catania, 95123, Italy.
  • Astuto M; U.O.C. Laboratory Analysis Unit, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", Via S. Sofia 78, Catania, 95123, Italy.
  • Oliveri F; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. "Policlinico -Vittorio Emanuele", Via S. Sofia 78, Catania, 95123, Italy.
  • Oliveri S; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. "Policlinico -Vittorio Emanuele", Via S. Sofia 78, Catania, 95123, Italy.
Respir Med Case Rep ; 32: 101367, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1087251
ABSTRACT
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, known as a complication in patients with severe respiratory syndromes, recently showed a correlation with COVID-19 pneumonia, and the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) have been described. Unfortunately, infections by the Aspergillus genus are often diagnosed in post-mortem time, because of diagnostic delays and a rapid worsening of respiratory conditions. Literature data document, in fact, only few cases of COVID-19 Aspergillus niger coinfection. The aim of this study was to describe a case of a VAP-related probable pulmonary aspergillosis by Aspergillus niger in a COVID-19 patient. Despite the definition of fungal etiology and the rapid administration of antifungal therapy, the patient died while on ventilator support because of severe respiratory impairment.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Etiology study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Respir Med Case Rep Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.rmcr.2021.101367

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Etiology study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Respir Med Case Rep Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.rmcr.2021.101367