Aspergillosis is an infection or allergic response caused by the
fungus Aspergillus. Aspergillus conidia are widely dispersed in the
environment and can easily reach human lungs and/or paranasal
sinuses: most people inhale Aspergillosis spores every day
The label Aspergillosis is used for several diverse clinical
conditions. For instance, invasive Aspergillosis typically affects
severely immunocompromised patients such as those with prolonged
neutropenia or receiving therapy with steroids. On the other hand,
allergic forms of Aspergillosis cause exuberant clinical syndromes
that mostly affect patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. Slowly
destructive lung diseases may also occur in the apparently
immunocompentent host, especially in the context of previous damage
to the lung architecture. These are difficult-to-diagnose
infections, and diagnostic tests perform differently depending on
the specific scenario.
This book summarizes the current knowledge about Aspergillosis,
covering:
- Epidemiology
- Pathogenesis
- Clinical manifestations
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
Written by internationally respected authors, the information
presented in this book adds for a better understanding of
Aspergillosis by providing a comprehensive and clear overview of
all aspects associated with this complex disease.
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