1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pulmonary Aspergillosis - Invasive Type Features cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000106.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Pulmonary aspergillosis - invasive type Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Aspergilloma Pulmonary aspergillosis Aspergillosis - chest X-ray Fungus Alternative names Return to top Acute invasive aspergillosis; Aspergillosis - acute invasive Definition Return to top The invasive type of pulmonary aspergillosis is an acute fungal infection of the lungs that produces illness almost exclusively in immunosuppressed or immunodeficient people. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus (aspergillus) that is commonly found in the environment. It grows on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost piles, or other decaying vegetation. It causes lung disease in three ways: as an allergic reaction in people with asthma; as a fungus ball (aspergilloma) in an old healed lung cavity from previous disease such as tuberculosis or lung abscess , and as an invasive infection with pneumonia that may spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream (invasive aspergillosis). Only the invasive infection is called invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and is much more serious than the other types of aspergillosis. The invasive infection can affect any organ of the body, but especially the heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys. Late in the course of the disease, the nervous system, skin, and other organs may become affected.

2. OI: Aspergillosis -- ÆGIS A comprehensive resource on this fungal infection, from AEGIS. http://www.aegis.com/topics/oi/oi-aspergillosis.html

Aspergillosis This is part of a series on Opportunistic Infections ("OIs"). Please note that This Page Is Just A Starting Point: who specializes in treating HIV. Finding The Latest Information: Advances in treating opportunistic infections can happen at any time, so the material on this page may be outdated. Some links in the see also section at the bottom of this page are actually special database links. They may contain information published after this page was written. Classification Aspergillus is a fungal genus. Description Aspergillus is a fungal genus that is found in soil and decaying plant life. Aspergillosis is somewhat rare with HIV. It is more common in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and in transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Most commonly, aspergillosis affects the lungs and sinus. Symptoms: Aspergillosis, a rare and unusual fungal infection, is found in the lungs and sinuses. Symptoms include cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, facial pain, fever, and night sweat ( BALA Danger Zone CD4+ counts less than 100 cells/mm Although the mould tends to cause infections and complications in people with less than 100 CD4+ cells, cases have occurred in people with CD4+ cell counts greater. Among people with AIDS, there are a number of reports of people first having bacterial pneumonia or PCP followed by aspergillosis. It may be that these other infections weaken or damage the lungs and make it easier for the mould to infect and spread there (in the lungs). (

3. Aspergillosis Fungal Infection In Birds Describes the most common fungal infection in birds. Short discussion of the disease, particularly in parrots. http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/aspergil.htm

Aspergillosis by Hannis L. Stoddard III, DMV Aspergillosis is the most common fungal infection in birds caused by aspergella fumigates. Although birds are commonly exposed to the spores of this fungus, they develop the disease only under certain conditions. If a bird's immune system is suppressed by a concurrent illness, malnutrition or stress, it may become sick after exposure. Stress-induced Aspergillosis is frequently seen in birds subjected to surgery, reproduction, environmental changes, capture, confinement or shipping. Aspergella, as well as other fungi, grows readily in damp, dark conditions with poor ventilation. Encrusted fecal matter, damp feed, dirty feeding utensils and food that falls through cage grates all encourage mold growth. Interestingly, we see a high incidence of Aspergillosis in birds in the southwest where the environment is dry and not conducive to fungal replication. The speculation is the low humidity, coupled with the dusty environment, interferes with the normal mucous secretion in the birds' respiratory tracts and predisposes them to mycoses. Two forms of Aspergillosis are commonly seen in Amazons. The first is an acute generalized form characterized by the fungus in the lower respiratory tree as well as in the intestinal tract and other organs. Patients with this form of Aspergillosis exhibit labored respiration, severe depression and extreme emaciation, and are generally very ill. Unfortunately, the mortality rate is exceptionally high in this form. The second form is called a chronic localized form. This is the most common type of infection seen in Amazons. This chronic Aspergillosis tends to develop localized aspergellomas (pockets of fungal infection). The location will determine the clinical signs. A common place for aspergellomas to localize in Amazons is in the sinus cavity, characterized by intermittent mucoid exudation.

4. DBMD - Aspergillosis - Technical Information DBMD Disease Information. aspergillosis. Navigation bar. Clinical Features, In immunosuppressed hosts invasive pulmonary infection, usually with fever, http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec80006adf

Aspergillosis Clinical Features In immunosuppressed hosts: invasive pulmonary infection, usually with fever, cough, and chest pain. May disseminate to other organs, including brain, skin and bone. In immunocompetent hosts: localized pulmonary infection in persons with underlying lung disease. Also causes allergic sinusitis and allergic bronchopulmonary disease. Etiologic Agent Aspergillus fumigatus A. flavus . Less commonly A. terreus, A. nidulans, A. niger Reservoir Ubiquitous in the environment. Found in soil, decomposing plant matter, household dust, building materials, ornamental plants, items of food, and water. Incidence Not reportable. Population-based data available for San Francisco suggest a rate of 1-2 per 100,000 per year. Sequelae If severe granulocytopenia persists, mortality rate can be very high (up to 100% in patients with cerebral abscesses). Patient outcome depends on resolution of granulocytopenia and early institution of effective antifungal drug therapy.

5. Aspergillus - Aspergillosis Provides information on medically important Aspergilli and includes treatment information, DNA sequence data, laboratory protocols, a comprehensive http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. The Aspergillus Website Provides information on medically important Aspergilli and includes treatment information, DNA sequence data, laboratory protocols, a comprehensive bibliographic database, discussion groups and conference information. http://www.aspergillus.man.ac.uk/

7. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Aspergillosis aspergillosis chest X-ray Definition Return to top aspergillosis is an infection, a growth, or an allergic response caused by the http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aspergillosis aspergillosis is an infection, a growth, or an allergic response caused by aspergillosis is caused by a fungus (Aspergillus), which is commonly found http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001326.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Aspergillosis Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Aspergilloma Pulmonary aspergillosis Aspergillosis - chest X-ray Definition Return to top Aspergillosis is an infection, a growth, or an allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus ( Aspergillus ), which is commonly found growing on dead leaves, stored grain, compost piles, or in other decaying vegetation. It causes illness in three ways: as an allergic reaction in people with asthma Pulmonary aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary type ); as a colonization and growth in an old healed lung cavity from previous disease (such as tuberculosis or lung abscess ) where it produces a fungus ball called aspergilloma ; and as an invasive infection with pneumonia that is spread to other parts of the body by the bloodstream ( Pulmonary aspergillosis - invasive type The invasive infection can affect the eye, causing

9. OI Aspergillosis GIS Aspergillus is a fungal genus that is found in soil and decaying plant life. aspergillosis is somewhat rare with HIV. It is more common in cancer http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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11. Aspergillosis Fungal Infection In Birds aspergillosis is the most common fungal infection in birds. Short discussion of the disease, particularly in parrots. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Aspergillosis aspergillosis is a large spectrum of diseases, including bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, invasive aspergillosis and pulmonary aspergilloma. http://www.doctorfungus.org/mycoses/human/aspergillus/aspergillosis.htm

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13. DBMD - Aspergillosis - Technical Information aspergillosis Clinical Features In immunosuppressed hosts invasive pulmonary infection, usually with fever, cough, and chest pain. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Aspergillus Fumigatus And Aspergillosis Latg 12 (2) 310 Aspergillus fumigatus and aspergillosis JeanPaul Latg * Laboratoire des Aspergillus, Institut Pasteur, 75015 Paris, France http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Diagnosis And Treatment Of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis In Diagnosis and treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in neutropenic patients F. Reichenberger1 , J.M. Habicht2 , A. Gratwohl3 and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. EMedicine - Aspergillosis : Article By Eloise M Harman, MD aspergillosis Aspergillus species are ubiquitous molds found in organic matter. Although more than 100 species have been identified, the majority of human http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic174.htm

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17. Diagnosis And Treatment Of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis In Diagnosis and treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in neutropenic patients F. Reichenberger1 , J.M. Habicht2 , A. Gratwohl3 and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. EMedicine - Aspergillosis : Article By Annie Chiu, MD aspergillosis Cutaneous aspergillosis is most commonly a dermatologic manifestation of disseminated infection with the fungus Aspergillus, http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic770.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Dermatology Fungal Infections Aspergillosis Last Updated: June 2, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: cutaneous aspergillosis, fungal infection, Aspergillus fumigatus, A fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, A flavus, Aspergillus terreus, A terreus, Aspergillus chevalieri, A chevalieri, Aspergillus niger, A niger, Aspergillus ustus, A ustus AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Annie Chiu, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Dermatology, Emory University Coauthor(s): Alexa Boer Kimball, MD, MPH , Director of Clinical Trials, Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University School of Medicine Annie Chiu, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Dermatology, Emory University Annie Chiu, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

19. The Clinical Spectrum Of Pulmonary Aspergillosis* Soubani And The Clinical Spectrum of Pulmonary aspergillosis* Ayman O. Soubani, MD and Pranatharthi H. Chandrasekar, MD http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Aspergillosis In Ch. 197, Fungal Infectio In the sinuses and lungs, aspergillosis shows up as a ball Less often, aspergillosis can become very aggressive and rapidly spread throughout the lungs http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch197/ch197b.html

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