41. Aspergillosis aspergillosis Aspergillus. Page, Fungus Index. http://www.fpnotebook.com/LUN67.htm

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42. Emu Health - Aspergillosis The disease aspergillosis is caused by a fungus from the genus Aspergilla. Aspergilla Emu health aspergillosis. Simon Bewg, DPI. The http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/poultry/5362.html

Access keys Skip to primary navigation Skip to secondary navigation Skip to content ... Help Search: Industries Key activities Services The Department ... News FAQs Emu health - Aspergillosis Simon Bewg, DPI. The disease aspergillosis is caused by a fungus from the genus Aspergilla Aspergilla has the potential to infect a wide range of mammalian, avian and reptilian species including man and is probably the most common fungal infection found in birds. The most common species of Aspergilla causing disease in birds are A. fumigatus A. flavus and A. niger . There are numerous other species of aspergilla present in the environment but these rarely appear as a cause of the disease. A. flavus has been isolated as a cause of aspergillosis in emus in Queensland. How the disease occurs Aspergilla is widespread throughout the environment and where conditions are suitable it will grow and multiply to give a localised high concentration of the fungus. Favourable conditions include: warm, moist areas eg in litter around waterers and in some types of deep-litter and mouldy or rotting areas eg spoiled or damp feed, rotting vegetation.

43. Aspergillosis - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Terms aspergillosis Infection with the fungus Aspergillus, seen especially in people with a deficient immune system. The clinical features http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10948

44. Encyclopaedia Topic : Aspergillosis, Section : Introduction aspergillosis. Search. Help. aspergillosis is an infection which mostly affects the lungs or sinuses, although any organ or system in the body can be involved. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=706

45. Aspergillosis aspergillosis. Causative Agent. Click on a photo to enlarge. Laboured breathing and gaping are often observed in birds suffering from aspergillosis. http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/aspergillosis.htm

Aspergillosis Causative Agent A disease of the respiratory tract, primarily of birds. It is caused by a fungus Aspergillus , usually A. fumigatus Aspergillus fungi live on dead or decaying matter that are closely related to human activities such as decaying vegetation and feed grains. Distribution Geographic: Worldwide. Seasonality: Outbreaks of aspergillosis in waterfowl occur usually in the fall and early winter. Individual cases of aspergillosis can occur throughout the year, particularly among birds undergoing stress such as malnutrition or suffering from another disease. Click on a photo to enlarge. Laboured breathing and gaping are often observed in birds suffering from aspergillosis. Lung of bird with chronic aspergillosis showing "cheese-like" fungal plaques (at arrows). Hosts, Transmission and Life Cycle Hosts: Aspergillosis is most often encountered in birds; rarely in mammals. In young birds, particularly of northern waterfowl (eiders, mergansers), infection may spread (become generalized) and affect the brain. All birds are susceptible to aspergillosis. It is most commonly observed in colonial waterbirds (gulls), waterfowl, ravens and crows (corvids), and captive birds of prey.

46. Aspergillosis - The Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds aspergillosis. aspergillosis is a lung infection caused by the spores of a fungus called Aspergillus fumigatus. The spores are widespread http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/advice/diseases/aspergillosis.asp

Home Birds Advice Disease amongst garden birds ... Fireworks and wild birds Aspergillosis Aspergillosis is a lung infection caused by the spores of a fungus called Aspergillus fumigatus . The spores are widespread in the environment, and are found particularly in decaying vegetable matter. They are found commonly in birds, but do not appear to affect healthy individuals. They only become dangerous when a birds resistance is lowered by stress, disease etc, or if there is high concentration of spores in the air for the birds to breathe in. To reduce the risk of this infection, make sure that food in feeders remains fresh and free from moulds. Since straw can harbour this fungus, never put straw into nestboxes, but use dry hay or wood shavings. Source: Diseases amongst garden birds wildlife information factsheet (1/02) E-mail to a friend Make a comment Printer friendly version Change text size 2004 The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Registered charity no. 207076 Privacy and Accessibility Oystercatcher flock in flight - Chris Gomersall ( RSPB Images , Ref: 1604001_00034_002) for birds for people for ever

47. Aspergillosis aspergillosis. DESCRIPTION Synonyms Hypersensitivity pneumonitis; Fungus ball. ICD9-CM 117.3 aspergillosis REFERENCES Denning DW. http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0091.html

Aspergillosis DESCRIPTION: Disease caused by a ubiquitous mold that primarily involves the lungs. Disease frequently lethal in neutropenic and bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients. Syndromes include: Allergic aspergillosis Extrinsic allergic alveolitis - hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals repeatedly exposed to the fungus. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) - pulmonary infiltrates, mucous plugging; secondary to allergic reaction to fungus. Aspergillomas: "fungus ball" saprophytic colonization within pre-existing pulmonary cavities. Invasive aspergillosis: most common and severe in BMT and neutropenic patients. Also occurs with increased frequency in other immunocompromised persons, such as those with solid organ transplant or high dose corticosteroids; commonly fatal. System(s) affected: Pulmonary, Nervous, Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular Genetics: No known genetic pattern Incidence/Prevalence in USA: Rare Predominant age: None Predominant sex: Male = Female CAUSES: Aspergillus species in decreasing order of frequency: fumigatus, flavus, niger

48. Editing Aspergillosis - Edit - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia aspergillosisaspergillosis. aspergillosis in birds is an infection by a mold found in the air, in the soil, in animal feeds, and especially in animal bedding. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/wiki.phtml?title=Aspergillosis&action=edit

49. Aspergillosis aspergillosis. aspergillosis Definition aspergillosis refers to several forms of disease caused by a fungus in the genus Aspergillus. aspergillosis http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00038720.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Aspergillosis Aspergillosis is an infection of the lungs caused by inhalation of airborne spores of the fungus Aspergillus (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group). Definition Aspergillosis refers to several forms of disease caused by a fungus in the genus Aspergillus . Aspergillosis fungal infections can occur in the ear canal, eyes, nose, sinus cavities, and lungs. In some individuals, the infection can even invade bone and the membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord ( meningitis Description Aspergillosis is primarily an infection of the lungs caused by the inhalation of airborne spores of the fungus Aspergillus . Spores are the small particles that most fungi use to reproduce. Although virtually everyone is exposed to this fungus in their daily environment, it rarely causes disease. When Aspergillus does cause disease, however, it usually occurs in those individuals with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised) or who have a history of respiratory ailments. Because it does not present distinctive symptoms, aspergillosis is generally thought to be underdiagnosed and underreported. Furthermore, many patients with the more severe forms of aspergillosis tend to have multiple, complex health problems, such as AIDS or a blood disorder like leukemia, which can further complicate diagnosis and treatment.

50. Aspergillus: ABPA: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis). Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) An increasing problem in CFpatients. http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/normap/aspergillus.htm

ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis) Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA): An increasing problem in CF-patients. Epidemiology and diagnosis (Scientific) ( Link updated Mar. 30, 2004 Increased antigen-specific Th-2 response in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in patients with cystic fibrosis (Scientific) ( Link updated Mar. 30, 2004 IgG Subclass Antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus: Monitoring Disease Activity and Treatment of ABPA in CF (Scientific) ( Link updated Mar. 30, 2004 Aspergillus Web Site (Added Apr. 28, 1999) Wonderful description about Aspergillus, not too long, and not too technical (Added Apr. 28, 1999) Tom Volk's Fungus of the Month for February 1997: This month's fungus is Aspergillus (Link updated Sept. 5, 2002) Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in Cystic Fibrosis: Role of Atopy and Response to Itraconazole (Link updated Sept. 9, 2002) ABPA (Allergic Broncho-Pulmonary Aspergillosis) and AAS (Allergic Aspergillus Sinusitis) Concomitant allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and allergic Aspergillus sinusitis: a review of an uncommon association Link updated Apr. 4, 2004

51. BioMed Central | Full Text | Invasive Aspergillosis In Patients With Hematologic Opinion Invasive aspergillosis in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies Recent Advances and New Challenges Elizabeth MO Shaughnessy MD, Graeme N Forrest MD http://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3820/5/507

home journals A-Z journals by subject advanced search ... Issue 6 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Other links: E-mail to a friend Download references Search PubMed For O'Shaughnessy EM Forrest GN Walsh TJ Opinion Invasive Aspergillosis in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies: Recent Advances and New Challenges Elizabeth M O'Shaughnessy MD Graeme N Forrest MD and Thomas J Walsh MD PB IHS Building 10 Room 13N240 10 Center Drive, National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases Opinion statement Invasive aspergillosis has emerged as a common life-threatening mycosis in patients with hematologic malignancies. Early diagnosis and institution of antifungal drugs are critical in the management of these patients. Recent advances in the development of new antifungal agents have provided new strategies for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis. Voriconazole is indicated for the primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis. Lipid formulations of amphotericin B and caspofungin are indicated for patients who are intolerant or refractory to conventional amphotericin B deoxycholate. Despite this progress, treatment options remain unsatisfactory. There is great need for new therapies and novel drug targets. Outline Introduction Opinion statement Introduction Treatment References The incidence of invasive aspergillosis (IA) has increased because of the increasing numbers of patients with hematologic malignancies treated with high-dose chemotherapeutic agents and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The antifungal agents approved for the treatment of IA have clinical response rates ranging from 33% and 52%

52. BioMed Central | Full Text | Diagnosis And Therapy Of Invasive Aspergillosis In Opinion Diagnosis and Therapy of Invasive aspergillosis in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients John R Wingard MD and Helen L Leather BPharm BCPS http://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3820/5/517

home journals A-Z journals by subject advanced search ... Issue 6 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Other links: E-mail to a friend Download references Search PubMed For Wingard JR Leather HL Opinion Diagnosis and Therapy of Invasive Aspergillosis in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients John R Wingard MD and Helen L Leather BPharm BCPS Division of HematologyOncology, PO Box 100277, University of Florida Shands Cancer Center, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases Opinion statement Invasive aspergillosis is an increasing cause of infectious morbidity after hematopoi-etic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and has a high case fatality rate. It is the main infectious challenge to HSCT clinicians. Reasons cited for poor treatment outcomes include difficulty in accurate diagnosis, which frequently results in late start of therapy, and therapies that are highly toxic or suboptimally effective. New diagnostics, including antigen assays such as galactomannan and beta glucan, and polymerase chain reaction assays offer hope that noninvasive means will make an early diagnosis in the course of infection. New therapies such as voriconazole for first- or second-line treatment, or caspofungin for second-line therapy, offer promise for less toxic and more efficacious therapies. Outline Introduction Opinion statement Introduction Treatment References Invasive aspergillosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Two peaks of occurrence have been noted in observational studies. The first is before engraftment, during neutropenia. The second occurs later during the post-engraftment period, during corticosteroid use or occurrence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

53. Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America New Medicines in Development. aspergillosis. Complete a new search Drug Name (Proprietary name/Generic name). Indications Addressed http://www.phrma.org/newmedicines/newmedsdb/drugs.cfm?indicationcode=Aspergillos

54. Aspergillosis And Jardines aspergillosis JARDINE S PARROTS. by. Virginia Caputo. Credit also goes to aspergillosis AND TREATMENT. Between September 1999 and http://www.maxwellcaputo.com/parrot/asper.htm

by Virginia Caputo Credit also goes to Wendy Taylor, Carol Palmore, Dianne Heins, and other members of the Jardine's Parrot list for assistance in research, editing, and suggestions for the list of links. Appreciation and thanks are given to Dr. Rose Anne Fiskett of the Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital for taking the time to answer questions about aspergillosis. Thirteen Jardine's parrots belonging to members of the Jardine's mailing list have died in the last 3 years due to aspergillosis. Two Jardine's survived the illness. Three Jardine's which were not suffering from aspergillosis died of other causes. The number of people belonging to the Jardine's mailing list is currently 142 but has ranged as high as 165. Jardine's that died from aspergillosis belonged to 10 of them. 6-7% of the Jardine's listmembers have lost a Jardine's parrot due to aspergillosis. 7-8% have had a Jardine's that suffered from aspergillosis. The numbers seem surprisingly high. They are high enough to have alarmed listmembers who own Jardine's parrots and to have caused considerable speculation on the list as to whether Jardine's parrots are more susceptible to aspergillosis than other species of parrots. This article and a survey which is still in the planning stages are the result of that speculation. This is written with the goal of informing all who live with Jardine's about aspergillosis: its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and methods of prevention, especially prevention.

55. Disease Directory : Infectious Diseases : Fungal : Aspergillosis Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. ABSTRACT. AllRefer Health - Pulmonary aspergillosis (Pictures, Images http://www.diseasedirectory.net/Infectious_Diseases/Fungal/Aspergillosis/default

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Infectious Diseases Fungal Aspergillosis Blastomycosis ... Fungal : Aspergillosis Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis - Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. ABSTRACT. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a disease with clinical, immunologic AllRefer Health - Aspergillosis - Aspergillosis information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups, complications AllRefer Health - Pulmonary Aspergillosis (Pictures, Images ... Aspergillosis - Aspergillosis. Aspergillosis, Diagnostic imaging, as appropriate. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, Aspergillus precipitins . Aspergillosis - A comprehensive resource on this bacterial infection, from AEGIS. Aspergillosis - Syndromes. Acute invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. Surgery also indicated for lesions impinging on great vessels or major airways. Cerebral aspergillosis. Aspergillosis - MAIN SEARCH INDEX. Aspergillosis. Definition. Aspergillosis refers to several forms of disease caused by a fungus in the genus Aspergillus. aspergillosis - aspergillosis [up]. Avian aspergillosis, This full-text document provides Emu health : aspergillosis, This fact sheet on aspergillosis

56. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. ABSTRACT. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a disease with clinical, immunologic http://www.imbiomed.com.mx/Alergia/Alv5n4/english/Zal64-4.html

Morfín MB, Romero VL, López PG et al Aspergilosis broncopulmonar alérgica Alergia e Inmunol Pediatr Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ABSTRACT Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a disease with clinical, immunologic, radiologic and pathologic findings that mimic asthma. This article reviews the diagnostic criterias, the clinical features, the five stages of the disease and the pathologic and radiologic characteristics that could lead to the diagnosis. An early diagnosis and prompt adequate treatment can prevent cases of end stage disease. Key words: ABPA, stage of ABPA, diagnostic criteria. key: Al 64-4 Return to index H O M E Solicitude of articles

57. Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis,. Print this article, In invasive aspergillosis, the radiographic pattern is one of multiple areas of consolidation. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume VII/BRONCHOPULMONARY

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, invasion of the lungs and bronchial tree of the spores of Aspergillus fumigatus , caused by inhalation of the spores. Two types are described, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, typically seen in asthmatic patients, but rare in children, and invasive infection seen in immunocompromised patients in which disseminated infection may occur. In allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis the symptoms are mainly those of cough, wheeze and chest pain with expetoration of mucous plugs. The repeated damage to the bronchial tree caused by deposition of the spores leads to bronchiectasis. It is thought that the inhaled organisms grow within the bronchi and release an antigen which causes sensitisation and later provokes an immune reaction. Mucin produced as part of this reaction is thick and tenacious and plugs the bronchi. This traps the fungus within the airway, with resultant bronchiectasis. Within a bronchiectatic cavity a mycetoma may develop. Radiographically, they appear as a mass lesion over which there is a crescent of air ( Fig.1

58. Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis,. Print this article, Patients with invasive aspergillosis develop fever, a nonproductive cough, and occasionally haemoptysis. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume V 1/INVASIVE PULMONA

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, lung infection seen in patients who are immunocompromised. In these patients, aspergillus may involve otherwise healthy lung tissue resulting in necrosis and ultimate cavitation. The initial insult may be to local blood vessels producing infarction with subsequent lung parenchymal involvement. This form of disease most frequently occurs in patients who have been on antineoplastic (particularly leukaemia) drug therapy and have developed granulocytopenia. It is also seen in patients with other types of immunosuppression such as patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs or steroids. Typically the chest film demonstrates multiple poorly marginated areas of peripheral homogeneous opacification which over a few days become more nodular in appearance ( Fig.1 ). If the patient recovers from granulocytopenia the body is able to combat the fungus resulting in necrosis and cavitation ( Fig.2

59. Aspergillosis- Medcohealth.com aspergillosis is an infection, a growth, or an allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus. aspergillosis. Source ADAM, Inc. Updated December 2003. http://www.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/ehealth/ehsarticle.jsp?topicID=HE:Dise

60. Aspergillosis Voriconazole Recommended for Approval for aspergillosis WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) Oct 04 01 An advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration http://organtx.org/dc/asp.htm

Aspergillosis Voriconazole Recommended for Approval for Aspergillosis WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) Oct 04 01 - An advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend approval of Pfizer's antifungal voriconazole (Vfend) to combat aspergillus infection. The expert panel's decision was based on several clinical studies demonstrating that Vfend increased the chance of survival for patients with invasive aspergillosis. In the clinical trials, the odds of survival for patients taking Vfend was about 70%, compared with 58% for those treated with amphotericin. Vfend is designed to be sold in both intravenous and oral formulations, allowing patients to begin therapy in the hospital and finish it at home. In addition to the aspergillosis indication, Pfizer is seeking approval for use of the drug in neutropenic patients with persistent fever, because about a quarter of such cases eventually are linked to a fungal infection. The committee voted not to recommend approval for use in this setting until Pfizer could provide additional data. A common strategy for selected bacterial infections is combination therapy with agents that exhibit either an additive or synergistic effect when given concomitantly. Do antifungal combinations for Aspergillus sp infections yield positive outcomes?

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