Aspergillus fumigatus strains that infect humans have a significantly altered metabolism compared to other strains in the environment. At the same time, infection with the fungus leads to an apparent ...

Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous mould that poses significant health risks, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, through invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. Over recent decades, the ...

People are exposed to millions of fungal spores every day, even potentially harmful ones like those from Aspergillus fumigatus. For most individuals, this constant exposure is harmless, as the immune ...

Researchers at the University of Manchester are sounding the alarm after analyzing the growth patterns of Aspergillus fumigatus, a mold that thrives in warm, humid environments. Their findings suggest ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus has become an increasing problem worldwide over the last decade.

Researchers at The University of Manchester funded by the Fungal Research Trust have discovered millions of fungal spores right under our noses -- in our pillows. Aspergillus fumigatus, the species ...

Aspergillus fumigatus is common and is typically found in soil and decaying organic matter. Most people are exposed to it daily with little consequence, but it can cause lung damage in people with ...

Caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily a pneumonic illness – and in a large proportion of patients with severe cases, ...

In the United States, invasive aspergillosis (IA), an invasive fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract of immune compromised patients, is usually caused by Aspergilus fumigatus, while ...

Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus that can cause serious life-threatening invasive infections in immunocompromised individuals; by constructing a recombination map, this study shows that ...

The fungus can cause severe infections in humans, livestock, and plants, according to reports.