Research Keyword: tracheobronchitis

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to COVID-19-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis with Rare Extensive Tracheobronchial Pseudomembranous Involvement: A Case Report

An 87-year-old man with COVID-19 developed a rare and severe fungal infection in his airways caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. Doctors used a camera tube (bronchoscope) to see thick, yellowish-white membrane-like material coating his entire windpipe and airways, which is an extremely rare complication. Despite starting antifungal medications, his condition rapidly worsened leading to organ failure and death. This case highlights how COVID-19 can leave patients vulnerable to serious secondary fungal infections that require immediate recognition and treatment.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to COVID-19-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis with Rare Extensive Tracheobronchial Pseudomembranous Involvement: A Case Report

An elderly COVID-19 patient developed a rare and severe fungal infection caused by Aspergillus fungus in the airways, creating yellowish-white membrane-like deposits that blocked breathing. Despite identification of the fungus through examination and modern genetic testing, and treatment with antifungal medications, the patient’s condition worsened rapidly leading to organ failure and death. This case highlights how fungal infections can complicate COVID-19, especially in elderly patients on multiple medications, and stresses the importance of early recognition and immediate antifungal treatment.

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