Aspergillosis is a group of infections that occur due to inhaling spores of a fungus called Aspergillus. These infections are more likely to affect people with chronic lung disease or weakened ...

Biopsy: A small tissue sample is taken from the affected area and examined under a microscope to look for Aspergillus. • Blood tests to detect some antigens and antibodies according to the form ...

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a pulmonary disease occurring in patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis, consequent to a dysregulated immune response to inhaled Aspergillus conidia.

Aspergillus is a very common fungus. It can grow in many different environments and conditions, including the human body. There are over 200 different species of Aspergillus that we currently ...

The case fatality rate for invasive aspergillosis ranged from 7.8% to 13.3%. Invasive aspergillosis occurs in around 3% to 5% of children with acute leukemia, according to findings published in ...

The mold that causes it, aspergillus, is quite common. You can find it everywhere, indoors and out. It’s in soil and rotted plants. It’s even in a lot of home insulation, carpeting ...