Pulmonary aspergillosis and mucormycosis in a patient with COVID-19

Invasive pulmonary mucormycosis and aspergillosis are rare, life-threatening fungal infections. Most documented cases have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus, neutropenia, or treatment with corticosteroids. Both infections have been recognized as secondary complications of COVID-19, especially among critically ill patients. We report the first case of combined probable pulmonary aspergillosis and possible mucormycosis in a male with COVID-19 in the ICU.

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Invasive pulmonary mucormycosis and aspergillosis are rare and life-threatening fungal infections, often seen in patients with diabetes, neutropenia, or corticosteroid use. These infections are recognized as secondary complications of COVID-19, particularly in critically ill patients. This report presents the first case of combined probable pulmonary aspergillosis and possible mucormycosis in a male with COVID-19 in the ICU.