Aspergillosis: spectrum of disease, diagnosis, and treatment.
Infections by Aspergillus species present a particular challenge. The organism, which is ubiquitous in the environment, causes allergic disease in otherwise healthy individuals and devastating disease in the immunosuppressed. This article examines the range of infections caused by Aspergillus species, the challenges of diagnosis, and current treatment options.
Barnes
Penelope D
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Program in Infectious Diseases, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA.
Marr
Kieren A
KA
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans
D000935:Antifungal Agents