Research Keyword: co-infection

Case Report: Aspergillosis and Cyathostoma americana co-infection in the lower respiratory tract of a Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

A 12-year-old Harris’s Hawk died from a rare combination of two serious infections affecting its lungs and air sacs: a fungal infection (Aspergillus fumigatus) and a parasitic worm infection (Cyathostoma americana). This is the first documented case of these two infections occurring together in a hawk. The worms and fungus caused severe inflammation and tissue damage, ultimately leading to the bird’s death. This case highlights how multiple infections can work together to make disease more severe in captive birds of prey.

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Clinical insights into mixed Candida and bacterial bloodstream infections: a retrospective cohort study

This study found that when both Candida fungus and bacteria are present together in a patient’s bloodstream, the outcome is much more serious than when only Candida is present. Among patients with these mixed infections, over 60% died within 30 days compared to about 52% for those with only Candida. The research shows that giving the right antibiotics early and following proper treatment guidelines can significantly improve survival chances in these severe, life-threatening infections.

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