JUNE 12, 2023

Aspergillus May Be The Most Common COVID-19–Associated Fungal Infection

By Landon Gray

COVID-19–associated Aspergillus pneumonia (CAPA) appears to be the most common fungal infection associated with COVID-19.

Depending on location, researchers found CAPA rates can be anywhere from 0% to 39% (Open Forum Infect Dis 2021;8[12]:ofab510). European countries tend to report higher rates than other regions, most likely driven by differences in the availability and intensity of mycological testing, the researchers found. Pooled incidence in 37 published studies found a