Aspergillus fumigatus can be found almost everywhere - in soil, compost or in the air. It is usually harmless for healthy people. However, in patients with a weakened immune system, it can cause ...

Some researchers are sounding the alarm about a potentially deadly fungus that could spread throughout parts of the U.S., Europe and Asia. The study article, which was published in pre-print (not yet ...

Future Microbiol. 2014;9(10):1195-1208. 0 Asymptomatic Never diagnosed to have ABPA in the past, presentation with controlled asthma (according to GINA guidelines) and meeting the diagnostic criteria ...

Fungal lung infections, like aspergillosis and cryptococcosis, can look like cancer on X-rays or CT scans. Symptoms such as cough, chest pain, and fever can occur in both fungal infections and lung ...

They found that the incidence of CAPA ranged from 0.4% to 2.7%, and CAPA was associated with increased mortality in these patients. They further identified several risk factors associated with CAPA, ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) remains a challenging multisystem disorder predominately affecting the lungs, where chronic bacterial infections have long been recognised as the major drivers of morbidity and ...

The annual total of deaths from fungal disease worldwide has risen to 3.75 million, double the previous estimate, according to a new study.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Infection occurred in 3.2% of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and 5.2% with acute myeloid leukemia.

An invisible intruder puts the delicate balance in our lungs to the test: the mold Aspergillus fumigatus, harmless in nature, can become a serious danger if the immune system is weakened—and change ...