Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis


Definition

Aspergillosis is an infection, growth, or allergic response due to the Aspergillus fungus.

Symptoms

Symptoms depend on the type of infection. For symptoms of aspergillosis-related growth, see aspergilloma.

Symptoms of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis may include:

* Cough
* Coughing up blood or brownish mucous plugs
* Fever
* Generalized ill feeling (malaise)
* Wheezing
* Weight loss
* Recurrent episodes of lung airway obstruction

Additional symptoms seen in invasive aspergillosis depend on the part of the body affected, and may include:

* Bone pain
* Blood in the urine
* Chest pain
* Chills
* Decreased urine output
* Endocarditis
* Headaches
* Increased sputum production, which may be bloody
* Meningitis
* Shortness of breath
* Sinusitis
* Skin sores (lesions)
* Vision problems

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