CAPA- COVID associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Severe COVID-19 is characterized acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to viral pneumonitis, treatment of which may require mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The risk of fungal co-infection, in particular COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA), remains underappreciated. Ground ‐glass opacities characterize COVID ‐19 as well as IPA, thus comprehensive microbiological evaluation can prevent missing IPAFamous Radiology Blog http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com TeleRad Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at sales@teleradproviders.com
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