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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]; Serge Korjian M.D.

Overview

Immunocompromised status and history of prior lung disease are the most important risk factors in the development of aspergillosis. Other risk factors include history of asthma, burn or surgical site wounds, and exposure to healthcare settings or construction sites.

Risk Factors

Immunocompromised status and history of prior lung disease are the most important risk factors in the development of aspergillosis.
Risk factors include:

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