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Invasive Aspergillosis as an Under-recognized Superinfection in COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Pulmonary aspergillosis has been increasingly reported following severe respiratory viral infections. Millions have been infected by SARS-CoV-2, placing large numbers of patients at-risk for COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA). Prompt recognition of this syndrome and is paramount to improve outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Thompson Iii GR

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7337819 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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