SUMMARY A select group of microorganisms inhabit the airways of individuals with cystic
fibrosis. Once established within the pulmonary environment in these patients, many of …

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an immunologic pulmonary disorder
caused by hypersensitivity to Aspergillus fumigatus. Clinically, a patient presents with …

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a disease resulting from a
hypersensitivity response to Aspergillus fumigatus, although the pathogenesis of the …

Seventy-five strains of Aspergillus fumigatus were screened for production of elastase in
liquid and agar media containing elastin in yeast carbon base buffered with 0.05 M borate …

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 …

A cDNA encoding an allergenic protein was isolated from an Aspergillus fumigatus (A.
fumigatus) cDNA library displayed on the surface of filamentous phage. Serum …

Members of the genus Aspergillus are opportunistic pathogens for cold-and warm-blooded
animals. They are associated with an impressive spectrum of diseases in humans, ranging …

Various putative virulence factors of Aspergillus fumigatus have been studied over the past
decades. A. fumigatus gliotoxin is a potent inhibitor of the mucociliary system. Several fungal …

Invasive fungal disease of humans caused by species of the genus Aspergillus Micheli ex
Linnaeus has becomea significantand prevalent problem in contemporary medicine …

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), a severe pulmonary complication caused
by Aspergillus fumigatus, is considered a complex clinical syndrome with defined …