Table 2.
Definitions of CAPA and Invasive Aspergillosis
Entity | Definition |
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CAPA | The likely presence of Aspergillus in the respiratory tract of patients with COVID-19, which may or may not be associated with tissue invasion and damage. It is plausible that CAPA representing respiratory tract colonization is a risk factor for development of invasive aspergillosis. |
Invasive aspergillosis | Invasive Aspergillus infection of organs with attendant tissue damage, most commonly in the lungs, bronchi, trachea, or sinuses |
Abbreviations: CAPA, coronavirus disease 2019-associated pulmonary aspergillosis; COVID-19, coronavirus. disease 2019.