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Aspergillus fumigatus

Ubiquitous saprophytic mould; conidia (2–3 µm) inhaled by all humans daily. Primary human pathogen via airways. Causes allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, aspergilloma, and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (mortality 40–90%) in neutropenic or corticosteroid-treated hosts.

Also known as: A. fumigatus, aspergillus, IPA causative agent

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aspergillus-fumigatus

Aspergillus fumigatus

Ubiquitous saprophytic mould; conidia (2–3 µm) inhaled by all humans daily. Primary human pathogen via airways. Causes allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, aspergilloma, and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (mortality 40–90%) in neutropenic or corticosteroid-treated hosts.