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==Overview==
==Overview==
The main way to prevent aspergillosis is to avoid exposure to the aspergillus fungus.
There is no vaccine against ''Aspergillus''. Effective preventive measures include avoiding exposure to ''Aspergillus'' by personal protective equipment in dusty environments around construction sites, avoiding activities that require exposure to soil (such as yard work or gardening), and properly cleaning wounds. Prophylactic [[antifungal]] [[drugs]] is not recommended for the general population. Pharmacologic prophylaxis may be helpful in individual cases among immunocompromised patients.  
 
==Primary Prevention==
==Primary Prevention==
It is difficult to avoid breathing in normal levels of Aspergillus [[spores]].  
*There is no vaccine against ''Aspergillus''.
 
*Effective preventive measures include
For people with weakened [[immune systems]] or severe lung diseases, there are steps that can be taken to help reduce exposure, including <ref>http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/aspergillosis/risk-prevention.html</ref>:
:*Avoiding exposure to ''Aspergillus'' by personal protective equipment in dusty environments around construction sites
 
:*Avoiding activities that require exposure to soil (such as yard work or gardening)
* Wear an N95 mask when near or in a dusty environment such as construction sites
:*Properly cleaning wounds
* Avoid activities that involve close contact to soil or dust, such as yard work or gardening
:*Using air quality improvement measures, such as HEPA filters
* Use air quality improvement measures such as HEPA filters
*Prophylactic [[antifungal]] [[drugs]] is not recommended for the general population. Pharmacologic prophylaxis may be helpful in individual cases among immunocompromised patients.
* Take prophylactic [[antifungal]] [[medication]] if deemed necessary by your healthcare provider
* Clean skin injuries well with soap and water, especially if the injury has been exposed to soil or dust


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Overview

There is no vaccine against Aspergillus. Effective preventive measures include avoiding exposure to Aspergillus by personal protective equipment in dusty environments around construction sites, avoiding activities that require exposure to soil (such as yard work or gardening), and properly cleaning wounds. Prophylactic antifungal drugs is not recommended for the general population. Pharmacologic prophylaxis may be helpful in individual cases among immunocompromised patients.

Primary Prevention

  • There is no vaccine against Aspergillus.
  • Effective preventive measures include
  • Avoiding exposure to Aspergillus by personal protective equipment in dusty environments around construction sites
  • Avoiding activities that require exposure to soil (such as yard work or gardening)
  • Properly cleaning wounds
  • Using air quality improvement measures, such as HEPA filters
  • Prophylactic antifungal drugs is not recommended for the general population. Pharmacologic prophylaxis may be helpful in individual cases among immunocompromised patients.

References