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No cases of ELP complicated by concurrent viral (SARS-CoV-2), bacterial, and fungal infections have been reported in recent literature.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>We present the case of a 90-year-old female who developed ELP following the use of oral paraffin oil for ileus management. Initial symptoms included fever, cough, and respiratory distress, with rapidly worsening dyspnea. A chest CT revealed fat-density consolidations. Lipid droplets and lipid-laden macrophages were found in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Her condition was further complicated by polymicrobial infections, including SARS-CoV-2, <jats:italic>Mycobacterium abscessus<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic>Klebsiella pneumoniae<\/jats:italic>, and <jats:italic>Candida albicans<\/jats:italic>. A comprehensive treatment approach combining antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and corticosteroids resulted in significant clinical and radiological improvement over 1 week.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This case underscores the importance of early recognition of ELP, particularly in high-risk populations, and highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage secondary infections. 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