Post-COVID-19 severe pneumonia in a non-HIV and immunocompetent patient: A case report and literature review.

is a ubiquitous opportunistic fungus that can cause life-threatening pneumonia. The clinical manifestations of pneumonia caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and are similar, posing a significant challenge in the diagnosis of pneumonia or coronavirus disease 2019. Herein, we report a case of pneumonia diagnosed through bronchoalveolar lavage and sputum smear analyses. The patient recovered successfully and was discharged following combination therapy with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and corticosteroids. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are of vital importance in managing pneumonia, particularly in individuals with related risk factors for pneumonia development.