Aspergillus moulds exist ubiquitously as spores that are inhaled in large numbers daily.
Whilst most are removed by anatomical barriers, disease may occur in certain …

Aspergillus fumigatus is known as a cause of multiple airway diseases that range from
harmless saprophytic colonization (presence of the fungus in sputum of healthy individuals) …

Aspergillus species cause a range of respiratory diseases in humans. While
immunocompromised patients are at risk for the development of invasive infection with these …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an ubiquitous, saprophytic mould that forms and releases airborne
conidia which are inhaled by humans on a daily basis. When the immune system is …

Aspergillosis is an infection or allergic response caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus.
The most common forms of aspergillosis are allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis …

Despite the development of new treatments, the mortality due to invasive pulmonary
aspergillosis remains above 50%, reaching 95% in certain situations. The battle against …

Aspergillus is a ubiquitous dimorphic fungus that causes a variety of human diseases
ranging in severity from trivial to life‐threatening, depending on the host response. An intact …

All humans are continuously exposed to inhaled Aspergillus conidia, yet healthy hosts clear
the organism without developing disease and without the development of antibody-or cell …

Chronic lung disease is recognized as an important risk factor for developing pulmonary
aspergillosis. The development of specific aspergillus-associated syndromes depends on …

Humans inhale hundreds of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia daily. Conidia germinate and
produce hyphae or mycelia that eventually form a colony. The recognition of A. fumigatus …