Opportunistic Pathogenic Fungal Co-Infections Are Prevalent in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Are They Risk Factors for Disease Severity?

Fungal co-infections with Aspergillus and Candida species were common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and had the potential to affect patient outcomes and complicate treatment. However, there was a lack of information on the causal relationship between these fungal co-infections and the severity or outcomes of COVID-19, indicating a need for further research to improve case management.