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 ...

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 ...

Aspergillus fumigatus spores are microscopic and everywhere. Most of us breathe them every day and our immune systems make quick work of them, so they pose little threat. However for individuals with ...

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, ...

The pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus is an environmentally prevalent mold found worldwide. However, for people with a weakened immune system, it can become a serious threat. The fungus escapes ...

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 ...

Fungi such as Aspergillus are so common in our surroundings that we breathe in hundreds to thousands of spores every day. In healthy people, fungi typically pose no threat, but they can cause deadly ...

Oncologists’ Attitudes and Practices Regarding Banking Sperm Before Cancer Treatment PURPOSE: To assess the Aspergillus galactomannan enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in the diagnosis of ...

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 ...

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 ...