Aspergillosis
Aspergillus is a common fungus that can be found in indoor and outdoor environments. Most people breathe inAspergillus spores every day without being affected. Aspergillosis is a disease caused by this fungus and usually occurs in people with lung diseases or weakened immune systems. The spectrum of illness includes allergic reactions, lung infections, and infections in other organs.
Fungal infections pose an increasing threat to public health for several reasons. For other Fungal topics, visit theFungal Homepage.
Microscopy of Aspergillus Fumigatus
Aspergillosis Topics
Definition
What is Aspergillosis?…
Symptoms
Sinus & skin infections, lungs, clinical features…
Risk & Prevention
Who gets it and how it can be prevented…
Sources of Infection
Inhalation of spores, contact with the skin…
Diagnosis & Testing
See your health care provider, sample tissue, clinical diagnosis…
Treatment & Outcomes
Antifungal treatment, mortality rate…
Health Professionals
What you need to know…
Statistics
Incidence, surveillance…
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