Aspergillosis: pathology
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Aspergillosis: pathology. This is caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by Aspergillus fumigatus
- It is a respiratory and external auditory canal commensal
Transmission routes
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Risk factors
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Pathological features
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Clinical features
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Clinical manifestations
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References
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