Interleukin-10 (IL-10), first recognized for its ability to inhibit activation and effector function of
T cells, monocytes, and macrophages, is a multifunctional cytokine with diverse effects on …

Aspergillus species are globally ubiquitous saprophytes found in a variety of ecological
niches. Almost 200 species of aspergilli have been identified, less than 20 of which are …

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

The incidence of postengraftment invasive aspergillosis (IA) in hematopoietic stem cell
transplant (HSCT) recipients increased during the 1990s. We determined risks for IA and …

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

The impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) serostatus (seropositive [+] or seronegative [-]) of the
donor (D) and recipient (R) on mortality after allogeneic non-T cell-depleted stem cell …

During the past two decades, invasive fungal infections have emerged as a major threat to
immunocompromised hosts. Patients with neoplastic diseases are at significant risk for such …

All humans are continuously exposed to inhaled Aspergillus conidia, yet healthy hosts clear
the organism without developing disease and without the development of antibody-or cell …

Filamentous fungi (moulds) are ubiquitous soil inhabitants whose conidia are inhaled into
the respiratory tract, where they may cause life-threatening infections. Among these …

Aspergilli are respiratory pathogens and pulmonary infections are usually acquired through
the inhalation of conidia, able to reach small airways and the alveolar space where the …