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- The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has increased the risk of invasive infections, particularly COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA).
- Recent studies show that CAPA can involve multiple species, highlighting the complexity of these co-infections.
- There is an urgent need for more research into the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 and various aspergillus species due to the high mortality rates associated with these cases.
Article Abstract
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has proved to be a significant risk addition for invasive infections with Even though there are plenty of data about the COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA), especially involving , recent studies are presenting cases of CAPA involving more than one species of . We report the first case of a SARS-CoV-2 patient associating co-infection with, most likely, section Fumigati and section Flavi from Romania, and we review the existing medical literature in order to shed light upon mixed etiology cases of CAPA. Since mortality remains high in these cases, there is an acute need for more information about the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and spp., and the therapies for CAPA. The emerging number of cases and the high mortality rate must be considered an incentive for future research.
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