Aspegillus fumigatus and other aspergillus
Definition
Apergillus infection (aspergillosis) is a fungal infection (mycosis). Rheumatic symptoms are not to be expected. By a weakened immune system that knows immunosuppressive treatment of rheumatic diseases, however, aspergillus can cause complications. The infection can also aggravate asthma by hypersensitivity.
Symptoms
Most often no symptoms of the infection
- Symptoms of respiratory infection with prolonged, antibiotic resistant fever and cough.
- Nese
- sinuses
- Ear canals (Singapore ear)
- Lungs
- In the case of impaired immune system, invasive infection may occur
- Brain
- Kidneys
- Artificial heart valve
- Aspergillus can form colonies (aspergilloma) in the lungs and sinuses
Diagnosis
- One or more densities of X-rays or CT images of lungs (Aspegillom)
- CT images with typical signs of halo and / or "air crescent"
- Microscopic detection
Treatment
- Fungicides (antimycotics)
- Surgical resection
Literature
Opportunistic infections, BINDEVEVSSYKDOMMER.no
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