Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

Aspergillosis refers to a spectrum of illness that is dependent on host factors and the
immunologic response. Noninvasive forms include allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis …

Abstract The European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, the
European Confederation of Medical Mycology and the European Respiratory Society Joint …

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 …

Rationale: The clinical relevance of Aspergillus-positive endotracheal aspirates in critically
ill patients is difficult to assess. Objectives: We externally validate a clinical algorithm to …

With increasing numbers of immune-compromised patients with malignancy, hematologic
disease, and HIV, as well as those receiving immunosupressive drug regimens for the …

The incidence of invasive mycoses is increasing, especially among patients who are
immunocompromised or hospitalized with serious underlying diseases. Such infections may …

Aspergillus species have emerged as an important cause of life-threatening infections in
immunocompromised patients. This expanding population is composed of patients with …

Recent investigations have yielded both profound insights into the mechanisms required by
pathogenic fungi for virulence within the human host, as well as novel potential targets for …

The genus Aspergillus contains etiologic agents of aspergillosis. The clinical manifestations
of the disease range from allergic reaction to invasive pulmonary infection. Among the …