Virulence of Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous fungus that all humans are exposed to on a daily basis, but it rarely causes disease in healthy people. Ordinarily, when people breathe in Aspergillus spores (or conidia), the immune system kicks in and clears the fungus rapidly. In immunocompromised hosts, however—such as those with AIDS or undergoing transplantation—it can take hold and cause a variety of
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