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Hidden danger: deadly fungus strikes flu patients in ICU

NCT ID NCT07330986

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study reviewed records from 542 adults in 20 ICUs across China who had severe flu (Influenza A) and breathing failure. Researchers divided patients into those who also developed a fungal lung infection (aspergillosis) and those who did not, to understand risk factors and survival rates. The goal is to help doctors spot and treat this dangerous co-infection earlier.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors identify which flu patients are at highest risk for a deadly fungal co-infection, leading to earlier treatment and better survival.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective (looking back at past records) study, so it can show links but cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or countries.

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Study facts

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Participants

542 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult patients admitted to the ICU between November 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, with acute respiratory failure due to laboratory-confirmed Influenza A pneumonia

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients (≥18 years) * patients admitted to the ICU between November 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025 * patients with acute respiratory failure due to laboratory-confirmed Influenza A pneumonia (defined by a positive PCR test on respiratory specimens) Exclusion Criteria: * patients with readmission to the ICU * patients with incomplete clinical data

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

invasive aspergillosis Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis swine influenza

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University

    Nanjing, China

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