Fungi of the genus Aspergillus are widespread in the environment. Some Aspergillus
species, most commonly Aspergillus fumigatus, may lead to a variety of allergic reactions …

Aspergillus fumigatus, the major cause of life threatening invasive aspergillosis (IA), is a
ubiquitous saprophytic fungus to which humans are exposed daily in most parts of the world …

Composting has been widely used to turn livestock manure into organic fertilizer. However,
livestock manure contains various contaminants including antibiotics and antibiotic …

Respiratory fungal infection is a severe clinical problem, especially in patients with
compromised immune functions. Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Pneumocystis, and endemic …

For more than 40 years fungi have been known to produce pigments known as melanins.
Predominantly these have been dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA)-melanin and …

The topic of immunity to fungal infections is of interest to a wide range of disciplines, from
microbiology to immunology. It is of particular interest in terms of therapy of HIV-infected …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic pathogen that causes 90% of invasive aspergillosis
(IA) due to Aspergillus genus, with a 50–95% mortality rate. It has been postulated that …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus whose spores are ubiquitous in the
atmosphere. It is also an opportunistic human pathogen in immunocompromised individuals …

The frequency of severe systemic fungal diseases has increased in the last few decades.
The clinical use of antibacterial drugs, immunosuppressive agents after organ …

In vitro studies have indicated the importance of Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling in
response to the fungal pathogens Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus. However …