Answer:

Aspergillosis is caused by a type of mold (fungus) from the species of Aspergillus, whichresulting from aspergillosis infection usually affect the respiratory system, but their signs and severity vary greatly from mild to severe.

Invasive aspergillosis is the most severe form of aspergillosis. It occurs when the infection spreads rapidly from the lungs to the brain, heart, kidneys or skin. Invasive aspergillosis occurs only in people whose immune systems are weakened as a result of chemotherapy related to cancer, bone marrow transplantation or a disease of the immune system. Untreated condition may be fatal.

CAUSES

*Aspergillus Molds.

To a person with healthy immune system, it may not affect that much, but in the compromised patient, molds can invade lungs, can affect severely,even to other organs.

RISK FACTORS

? Compromised immune system

? Low WBC level (more chance of infection)

? Known case of asthma or cystic fibrosis

? Lung cavities

? Corticosteroid therapy (long term)

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms mainly depends upon the organ which affected, but in common, patients may develop

? Fever and chills

? A cough that brings up blood (hemoptysis)

? Shortness of breath

? Chest or joint pain

? Headaches or eye symptoms

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