Types of Aspergillosis Infections
This illustration depicts 4 main types of aspergillosis infection. These infections are associated with inhalation of Aspergillus species spores, particularly Aspergillus fumigatus:
Aspergillus sinusitis: May be invasive in immunocompromised patients
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: Causes bronchial inflammation and obstruction in patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis
Aspergilloma: A cavitary lung fungal ball, often a sequela of a previous condition such as tuberculosis
Invasive aspergillosis: Can spread to other organs in immunocompromised patients
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