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COVID-19-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Series of Complete Autopsies from the Brazilian Amazon.
Farias, Maria Eduarda; Santana, Monique Freire; Ferreira, Luiz; Borba, Mayla; Silva-Neto, João; Brito-Sousa, José Diego; Baía-da-Silva, Djane Clarys; João, Guilherme Pivoto; Val, Fernando; Simão, Mariana; Souza, João Vicente; Naveca, Felipe; Melo, Gisely; Monteiro, Wuelton; Lacerda, Marcus.
  • Farias ME; Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Carlos Borborema, Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Santana MF; Instituto Leônidas & Maria Deane, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Ferreira L; Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Carlos Borborema, Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Borba M; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Silva-Neto J; Departamento de Ensino e Pesquisa, Fundação Centro de Controle de Oncologia do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Brito-Sousa JD; Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Carlos Borborema, Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Baía-da-Silva DC; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil.
  • João GP; Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Val F; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Simão M; Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Carlos Borborema, Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Souza JV; Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Carlos Borborema, Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Naveca F; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Melo G; Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Carlos Borborema, Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Monteiro W; Instituto Leônidas & Maria Deane, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Manaus, Brazil.
  • Lacerda M; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil.
Am J Trop Med Hyg ; 106(2): 571-573, 2022 01 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1614118
ABSTRACT
Between April and July 2020, and, therefore, prior to the broad recommendation of corticosteroids for severe COVID-19, a total of 50 full autopsies were performed in Manaus. We confirmed two invasive cases of aspergillosis through histopathology and gene sequencing (4%) in our autopsy series. The confirmed invasive aspergillosis incidence seems much lower than expected based on the "probable and possible" definitions, and an individualized approach should be considered for each country scenario. Interestingly, a prolonged length of stay in the intensive care unit was not observed in any of the cases. Timely diagnosis and treatment of fungal infection can reduce mortality rates.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pulmonary Aspergillosis / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Am J Trop Med Hyg Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajtmh.21-1009

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pulmonary Aspergillosis / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Am J Trop Med Hyg Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajtmh.21-1009