A to Z of Aspergillus A to C

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ABPA Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a rare lung disease that occurs in people who are allergic to Aspergillus. When people with ABPA inhale Aspergillus spores, their immune systems overreact, causing inflammation in the lungs.

ARA Antimicrobial-Resistant Aspergillosis
Emerging azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus (A. fumigatus) is a growing global public health concern.

Aspergilloma
An aspergilloma, also known as a fungus ball, is a clump of mold that grows in a pre-existing cavity in the body, most commonly in the lungs. The fungus grows in the cavity and forms a ball-like mass. This mass can cause a variety of symptoms.

Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused by breathing in spores of the Aspergillus mold. It can range from mild to severe illness, depending on the type of infection and the person's health.

Aspergillosis precipitin is a laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood resulting from exposure to the fungus aspergillus.
Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.

Azole-resistant aspergillosis
Triazole antifungal drugs, commonly called azoles, are the primary treatment for aspergillosis. Azole-resistant A. fumigatus infections are difficult to treat. Voriconazole is a "Azole" drugs often used to treat Aspergillosis

B
Broad-spectrum activity
means that a substance, like a medication or chemical, is effective against a wide range of organisms, such as different types of bacteria or viruses, rather than being targeted towards a specific group; essentially, it has a wide spectrum of activity against various microbes.

C
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a serious lung infection caused by the fungus Aspergillus. It primarily affects people with pre-existing lung conditions