Allergic Bronchopulmonary Asp... : Causes

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The aspergillus fungus is common. It can grow on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost stacks and other decaying vegetation. Although most people are frequently exposed to aspergillus, infections caused by it are rare in people with a...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 19, 2008
ABPA develops when the patient breathes air containing Aspergillus spores. These spores are found worldwide, especially around riverbanks, marshes, bogs, forests, and wherever there is wet or decaying vegetation. They are also found on wet paint, ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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