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) …

For decades, fungi have been recognized as associated with asthma and other reactive
airway diseases. In contrast to type I-mediated allergies caused by pollen, fungi cause a …

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 the most prevalent airborne fungal pathogen in developed
countries, and in immunocompromised patients causes a usually fatal invasive aspergillosis …

Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the most ubiquitous of the airborne saprophytic fungi.
Humans and animals constantly inhale numerous conidia of this fungus. The conidia are …

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is an uncommon but serious respiratory condition
characterized by chronic airway inflammation and airway damage resulting from persistent …

Aspergillus fumigatus (Af), a ubiquitous fungus, causes multiple airway diseases ranging
from saprophytic colonization to extensive life threatening invasion with a multitude of …

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 …

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 …

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a complication of persistent asthma and
cystic fibrosis (CF), diseases in part characterized by excessive viscous mucus and …