Aspergillis

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Medical Microbiology (Mycology) Flashcards on Aspergillis, created by gina_evans0312 on 18/04/2014.
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Transmission Inhalation
Infection Type Oppertunistic mould that leads to 1 of 3 pulmonary diseases
Hypersensitivity Aspergillosis Most common, manifests as asthma or other allergic symptoms
Non-invasive Aspergilloma Masses of fungal hyphae form in cavitites folloing primary TB
Acute Invasive Pulmonary Aspergilosis May present as pneumonia, common in the immune suppressed
Treatment Azoles and Amphoterin
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