Hidden danger: flu patients in ICU face fungal lung threat
NCT ID NCT04530799
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tracked 241 ICU patients with severe influenza to see how many developed a fungal lung infection called IAPA. Researchers collected blood and fluid samples to identify risk factors. The goal is to help doctors spot high-risk patients earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors identify which flu patients in the ICU are most at risk for a serious fungal infection, leading to earlier detection and better care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for patterns and cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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Conditions
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Locations
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AZ Delta
Roeselare, Belgium
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AZ St-Jan
Bruges, Belgium
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Amiens-Picardie University Hospital
Amiens, 80054, France
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AmsterdamUMC, locatie VUmc
Amsterdam, 1081, Netherlands
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Centre Hospitalier REgional Universitaire de Lille
Lille, France
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Henri Mondor Hopital
Paris, France
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Hopital Bichat
Paris, France
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Hopital Lariboisiere
Paris, France
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Hopital Pontchaillou, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes
Rennes, France
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Radboudumc
Nijmegen, Gelderland, 6525GA, Netherlands
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Groningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713, Netherlands