Aspergillus fumigatus
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Aspergillus fumigatus
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A man comes to the emergency department with a history of fever, shortness of breath, productive cough, and hemoptysis for the past week. He has a history of asthma. Imaging of the chest shows bronchiectasis, and laboratory studies show an elevated total blood eosinophil count. Which of the following pathogens are responsible for this patient’s condition?
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Aspergillosis
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HIV-positive adults p. 174
Bronchiectasis
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Cystic fibrosis p. 58
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Eosinophilia
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Hemoptysis
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Hepatocellular carcinomas p. 399
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Summary
Aspergillus fumigatus is a fungus known to cause respiratory infections, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. It mainly affects patients in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Aspergillus fumigatus produces spores that can spread through the air, and it can be hard to treat as it can resist common antifungal drugs.