Diseases
aspergillosis
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Overview
Aspergillosis is an infection caused by Aspergillus, a common mold (a type of fungus) that lives indoors and outdoors. Most people breathe in Aspergillus spores every day without getting sick.
Symptoms
- shortness of breath
- fever
- a cough that may bring up blood or plugs of mucus
- worsening asthma
Causes
- aspergillus mold is unavoidable. outdoors, it's found in decaying leaves and compost and on plants, trees and grain crops.
- aspergillosis is not contagious from person to person.
Risk factors
- weakened immune system.
- low white blood cell level.
- lung cavities
Diagnosis
- imaging test. a chest x-ray or computerized tomography (ct) sca
- respiratory secretion (sputum) test.
- tissue and blood tests.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is aspergillosis?
Aspergillosis is an infection caused by Aspergillus, a common mold (a type of fungus) that lives indoors and outdoors. Most people breathe in Aspergillus spores every day without getting sick.
What are the symptoms of aspergillosis?
shortness of breath, fever, a cough that may bring up blood or plugs of mucus, worsening asthma
What causes aspergillosis?
aspergillus mold is unavoidable. outdoors, it's found in decaying leaves and compost and on plants, trees and grain crops.; aspergillosis is not contagious from person to person.
Which medicines are used for aspergillosis?
caspofungin, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
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