Fatal Invasive Aspergillosis and Coronavirus Disease in an Immunocompetent Patient

Abstract

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a complication in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, especially those with severe influenza pneumonia. We report a fatal case of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in an immunocompetent patient in France who had severe coronavirus disease–associated pneumonia.

Keywords

• Aspergillus
• SARS-CoV-2
• aspergillosis
• intensive care unit
• mechanical ventilation
• fungal superinfection