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==Overview==
==Overview==
Persons with a compromised immune system are at highest risk for developing a fungal infection like aspergillosis. In rare cases, a person with a normal immune system can also become infected.
[[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|burn]] or [[surgical site wound]]s, and exposure to healthcare settings or construction sites.
 
==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
[[Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis]] (ABPA) can affect people who are otherwise healthy, but it is most common in people with [[asthma]] or [[cystic fibrosis]].
'''Immunocompromised status and history of prior lung disease are the most important risk factors in the development of aspergillosis.'''<br>
Risk factors include:
*[[Asthma]]
*[[Burn|Burn wound]]
*History of lung disease (e.g. [[COPD]], [[interstitial lung disease]], [[bronchiectasis]])
*[[Chemotherapy]]
*[[Cystic fibrosis]]
*[[Diabetes mellitus]]
*Drug intake ([[Immunosuppressive therapy|immunosuppressive]] or immunomodulating therapy)
*Exposure to construction sites
*Exposure to healthcare settings
*[[Granulocytopenia]]
*[[HIV/AIDS]]
*[[Malignancy]]
*[[Radiotherapy]]
*[[Transplantation|Solid organ transplantation]]
*[[Stem cell transplantation]]
*[[Wound|Surgical site wound]]
*[[Tuberculosis]]


==References==
==References==
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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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