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EM@3AM: High Priority Fungal Pathogens and Empiric Treatment in the ED

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He reported having a COVID-19 infection 3 weeks ago but felt better 1-2 weeks ago. The most appropriate disposition for this patient is admission to an ICU due to increasing oxygen requirements, high mortality rates of IPA, and IDSA recommendation for bronchoscopy with lavage/tissue sampling. mortality: 42-63% 5 Invasive Candida spp.

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