Basic Info
Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the actual type of infection. For symptoms of aspergillosis-related growth, see aspergilloma.Cough...
Causes
Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus( Aspergillus), which is commonly found growing on dead leaves, stored grain, comp...
Tests
Aspergillus antigen skin test Aspergillosis precipitin antibody Chest x-ray Complete blood count CT scan Galactomanna...
Treatments
A fungus ball is usually not treated unless there is bleeding into the lung tissue. In that case, surgery is required.
Complications
Amphotericin B can cause kidney impairment and severely unpleasant side effects. Invasive lung disease can cause mas...
Prevention
Be careful when using medications that suppress the immune system. Prevention of AIDS prevents certain diseases, incl...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of aspergillosis.
Basic Info