Multi-triazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection: a lethal combination

Mohamed, Aia; Hassan, Tidi; Trzos-Grzybowska, Marta; Thomas, Jubil; Quinn, Aidan; O'Sullivan, Maire; Griffin, Auveen; Rogers, Thomas R; Talento, Alida

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Multi-triazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection: a lethal combination

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posted on 2022-05-16, 13:26 authored by Aia Mohamed, Tidi Hassan, Marta Trzos-Grzybowska, Jubil ThomasJubil Thomas, Aidan QuinnAidan Quinn, Maire O'Sullivan, Auveen Griffin, Thomas R Rogers, Alida TalentoAlida Talento

We report a case of severe COVID-19 pneumonia complicated by fatal co-infection with a multi-triazole resistant Aspergillus fumigatus and highlight the importance of recognising the significance of Aspergillus sp. isolation from respiratory samples. Early diagnosis and detection of triazole resistance are essential for appropriate antifungal therapy to improve outcome in patients with coronavirus associated invasive aspergillosis.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32837879/

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Mohamed A, et al. Multi-triazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection: a lethal combination. Med Mycol Case Rep. 2020;31:11-14.