The interplay between Aspergillus fumigatus and the host immune response in lung
infection has been subject of studies over the last years due to its importance in …

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 fumigatus is an environmental filamentous fungus that can be pathogenic for
humans, wherein it is responsible for a large variety of clinical forms ranging from allergic …

Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is one of the most difficult to treat and, consequently, one of the
most lethal fungal infections known to man. Continued use of immunosuppressive agents …

Pulmonary infections caused by the mould pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus are a major
cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Compromised lung defences arising from …

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

Disease manifestations with Aspergillus spp. are very diverse and dependent on interaction
between the fungus and the host. Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is the most severe form of …

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 …

Aspergillus fumigatus is one the most ubiquitous airborne opportunistic human fungal
pathogens. Understanding its interaction with host immune system, composed of cellular …

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 …