COVID-19-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Series of Complete Autopsies from the Brazilian Amazon.
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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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pulmonary Aspergillosis
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Trop Med Hyg
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ajtmh.21-1009
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