Aspergillosis

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Aspergillus.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]; Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
Synonyms and keywords: Aspergillus infection; Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; ABPA; Allergic Aspergillus sinusitis; Allergic Aspergillus rhinosinusitis; Aspergilloma; Fungus ball; Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis; CCPA; Chronic fibrosing pulmonary aspergillosis; CCFA; Chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis; CNPA; Invasive aspergillosis; Cutaneous aspergillosis; Aspergillose; Pseudotuberculosis; Brooder pneumonia; Asper mycosis; Mycotic pneumonia

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Aspergillosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1