81. Antifungal Therapies For Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis In People With Abstract also available in Spanish. Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonaryaspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis (Cochrane Review). http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002204.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2003 Abstract also available in Spanish Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis (Cochrane Review) Elphick H, Southern K ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... About The Cochrane Library A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 18 August 2000. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic reaction to colonisation of the lungs with the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus and affects around 10% people with cystic fibrosis. ABPA is associated with an accelerated decline in lung function. Corticosteroids, in high doses, are the main treatment for ABPA although the long-term benefits are not clear and their many side effects are well documented. A group of compounds, the azoles, have activity against Aspergillus fumigatus and have been proposed as an alternative treatment for ABPA. Of this group, Itraconazole is the most active. A separate antifungal compound, Amphotericin B has been employed in aerosolised form to treat invasive infection with Aspergillus fumigatus, and may have potential for the treatment of ABPA. Antifungal therapy for ABPA in cystic fibrosis needs to be evaluated. Objectives: The review tested the hypotheses that antifungal interventions for the treatment of ABPA in cystic fibrosis: 1. improve clinical status compared to placebo or standard therapy (no placebo);

82. Azoles For Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Associated With Asthma (Cochr Abstract also available in Spanish. Azoles for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosisassociated with asthma (Cochrane Review). Wark P Wilson AW Gibson PG. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001108.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2003 Abstract also available in Spanish Azoles for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis associated with asthma (Cochrane Review) Wark P Wilson AW Gibson PG ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... About The Cochrane Library A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 06 July 2001. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Allergic Broncho-pulmonary Aspergillosis is hypersensitivity to the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus that complicates patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. The mainstay of treatment for ABPA remains oral corticosteroids, though this does not completely prevent exacerbations and may not prevent the decline in lung function. Objectives: The purpose of this review was to determine the efficacy of azoles in the treatment of Allergic Broncho-pulmonary Aspergillosis. Search strategy: The Cochrane Airways Group Asthma register was searched using the terms: (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis OR aspergillosis OR allergic pulmonary aspergillosis OR allergic fungal and disease OR allergic mycotic and disease) AND (azole OR triazole OR itraconazole OR ketoconazole). Selection criteria: All controlled trials that assessed the effect of azole antifungal agents compared to placebo or other standard therapy for ABPA were reviewed. Patients with cystic fibrosis were not included.

83. Aspergillosis aspergillosis. What is it? aspergillosis is a fungal infection. Itcan occur in people with healthy or suppressed immune systems. http://www.aidsmeds.com/OIs/Aspergillosis1.htm

Join our confidential mailing list! Enter your email address: LESSONS COOL TOOLS DRUGS FORUMS ... HOME Aspergillosis What is it? Aspergillosis is a fungal infection. It can occur in people with healthy or suppressed immune systems. In people with healthy immune systems, it usually causes mild or moderate lung problems. In people with suppressed immune systems, aspergillosis can cause serious lung problems and can also spread to other organs, including the kidneys, liver, skin, bones, and brain. Because these more severe forms of aspergillosis can be life threatening, it is important to diagnose and treat this infection quickly. Aspergillosis is caused by Aspergillus , a group of fungi. It is very difficult to avoid these fungi, as they are found throughout the environment. Aspergillus can be found in soil, decomposing plants, household dust, building materials, ornamental plants, food, and water. Dirt, dust, or other materials containing Aspergillus can easily travel through the air and be inhaled into the lungs. People who smoke marijuana, which can contain

84. JAMA HIV/AIDS Library - Cutaneous Aspergillosis And Acquired 2000 Cutaneous aspergillosis and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ObservationsWe describe 11 patients with primary cutaneous aspergillosis and AIDS. http://www.ama-assn.org/special/hiv/library/scan/mar00/mar00c.htm

85. Fungal Diseases FUNGAL DISEASES. aspergillosis (Brooder Pneumonia). aspergillosishas been observed in almost all birds and animals, including man. http://www.msstate.edu/dept/poultry/disfungi.htm

FUNGAL DISEASES Aspergillosis (Brooder Pneumonia) Aspergillosis has been observed in almost all birds and animals, including man. The disease is observed in one of two forms; acute outbreaks with high morbidity and high mortality in young birds, and a chronic condition affecting adult birds. It is more of a problem in turkeys than in chickens. The condition is caused by Aspergillus fumigatus , a mold or fungus-type organism. Occasionally other types of molds are involved. These organisms are present in the environment of all poultry. They grow readily on many substances such as litter, feed, rotten wood and other similar materials. The bird comes in contact with the organisms through contaminated feed, litter or premises. The disease is not contagious and does not spread from one bird to another. Most healthy birds can withstand repeated exposure to these organisms. Inhalation of large amounts of the infectious form of the mold or reduced resistance of the bird apparently results in infection. In adult turkeys, the disease more often affects the male. In the acute form in young birds, main symptoms are gasping, sleepiness, loss of appetite and sometimes convulsions and death. Occasionally the organism invades the brain, causing paralysis or other forms of nervous symptoms. The more chronic form in older birds usually results in loss of appetite, gasping or coughing and a rapid loss of body weight. Mortality is usually low and only a few birds are affected at one time.

86. Aspergillosis in tissue specimens is not distinguishable from other molds and therefore is notspecific enough to make a definitive diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis. http://www.iapac.org/indexmedproff2.asp?artid=44

87. Fungal Infections Fungal infections. aspergillosis. http://www.bmb.leeds.ac.uk/mbiology/ug/ugteach/dental/fungi/dfungoppasp.htm

Fungal infections Aspergillosis Topics include... an introduction to aspergillosis allergic aspergillosis aspergilloma invasive aspergillosis ... Link to list of subjects Page edited January 2003 © John Heritage 2003 The information on this web site is provided as is with no warranty as to its accuracy or fitness. The information is being released only for use by students of the University of Leeds. It is not being released for access by any other persons. It is solely for use by students of the University of Leeds. If any other party aside from s tudents of the University of Leeds should access this information, the University of Leeds accepts no responsibility for any such unauthorised use.

88. Aspergillosis Syndromes. Acute invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. Surgery also indicated forlesions impinging on great vessels or major airways. Cerebral aspergillosis. http://www.aic.cuhk.edu.hk/web8/Aspergillosis.htm

Microbiology most cases due to Aspergillus fumigatus a few cases due to A. flavus or niger Predisposing factors invasion by Aspergillus is rare except in the immunocompromised 90% of patients have at least 2 of the following: supranormal concentrations of adrenocorticoids history of cytotoxic administration Pathophysiology Hyphae invade blood vessels and cause thrombosis, necrosis and haemorrhagic infarction Syndromes Acute invasive pulmonary aspergillosis highly lethal condition in the immunocompromised despite treatment. Investigation and treatment should be prompt and aggressive presents as an acute pneumonia in the immunocompromised 25-33% initially asymptomatic cough (usually dry) fever low grade chest pain. Often non-specific rather than pleuritic in neutropaenic patients occasionally presents with pneumothorax presentation may resemble pulmonary embolus infection progresses by haematogenous spread or spread to contiguous lung or other structures Diagnosis Definitive diagnosis requires both histological evidence of acute-angle branching, septated nonpigmented hyphae measuring 2-4 m m in width and cultures yielding Aspergillus species from biopsy specimens of involved organs.

89. Aspergillosis Search Registration Help Disclaimer aspergillosis. Image URL aspergillosis,Image URL aspergillosis, Image URL Nasal aspergillosis, http://www.brisbio.ac.uk/ROADS/subject-listing/aspergillosis.html

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90. Aspergillosis Information For Bird Owners aspergillosis Information for Bird Owners. aspergillosis in Pet Birds.Survey aspergillosis aspergillosis in Poultry. aspergillosis in http://wscbc.org/aspergillosis.html

Aspergillosis Information for Bird Owners Aspergillosis in Pet Birds Survey - Aspergillosis in Jardine's Parrots The Manual of Parrot Diseases Aspergillosis: Natural Prevention and Healing Methods ASK THE VET (Aspergillosis/PART I) ... Sick House Syndrome Aspergillosis in Poultry Aspergillosis in Poultry Aspergillosis in Poultry (Brooder Pneumonia) Susceptibility of Convalescent Turkeys to Pulmonary Aspergillosis Emu Health: Aspergillosis Aspergillosis in People Aspergillosis as a Human Disease Aspergillosis in Humans Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pulmonary Aspergillosis Aspergillosis Description ... Back to Main Page

91. Aspergillosis aspergillosis Images (Click to view larger image) Lungs and bronchial tree AlternativeNames Aspergillus infection Definition aspergillosis refers to any http://atoz.iqhealth.com/HealthAnswers/encyclopedia/HTMLfiles/277.html

aspergillosis Images (Click to view larger image) Alternative Names Aspergillus infection Definition Aspergillosis refers to any infection with a fungus called Aspergillus. What is going on in the body? The Aspergillus fungus is everywhere in the environment. It does not usually cause disease in healthy persons. Most cases of aspergillosis involve the lungs, but other parts of the body may be affected. Aspergillus infection causes the body to produce an inflammatory response, or the lungs to have an allergic response. What are the signs and symptoms of the infection? Aspergillosis may cause a wide range of symptoms, including: cough coughing up blood chest pain fever trouble breathing, including shortness of breath weight loss fatigue wheezing or having an asthma attack What are the causes and risks of the infection? Aspergillosis can occur in anyone, but there are three groups of people who are most likely to get the infection: those with immune system problems, such as a person with AIDS or cancer those with old lung damage, usually from a tuberculosis lung infection or a genetic disease called cystic fibrosis those with long-standing asthma , who may be allergic to Aspergillus or have an asthma attack when exposed to Aspergillus The main risks of the disease are worsening lung damage, respiratory problems, and even death.

92. Aspergillosis -- ECureMe.com aspergillosis, more about aspergillosis, This is condition. Invasiveaspergillosis occurs in immunosuppressed individuals. Symptoms http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Aspergillosis.asp

March 30, 2003 Select a Health Topic ADD/ADHD Allergy Alternative Medicine Arthritis Asthma Beyond Dieting Body Aches and Pains Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness Cardio Health Children's Health Colon Cancer Contraception COPD/Emphysema Dental Health Diabetes Elder Care Emergency Room Epilepsy Erectile Dysfunction Eye Care Fertility Fitness Gastrointestinal Health Glands and Hormones Gynecologic Health Hair Loss Headache Healthcare Today Healthy Aging HIV and AIDS Infectious Diseases Kidney Health Leukemia Liver Health Lung Cancer Lymphoma Multiple Sclerosis Men's Health Mental Health Nutrition Osteoporosis Parkinson's Disease Sexual Health Skin Health Sleep Disorders Special Events Stroke Surgeries and Procedures Teen Health Thyroid Health Urologic Health Vascular Disease Women's Health Workplace Health Ask The Doctor Lifestyle Counseling Ask by mail My Health Chart ... Hospitals Aspergillosis more about Aspergillosis This is disease caused by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus and other fungi in the aspergillus family. It is found in many places in the environment, including compost piles, hay, dead leaves, and decaying vegetation. Many people commonly inhale aspergillus spores, but infection only rarely occurs usually when there is a predisposing condition. Invasive aspergillosis occurs in immunosuppressed individuals. Symptoms include cough, some chest pain with a deep breath, and shortness of breath. Examination reveals signs of

93. ThirdAge - Adam - Pulmonary Aspergillosis - Invasive Type Pulmonary aspergillosis invasive type. Definition Alternative NamesAcute invasive aspergillosis; aspergillosis - acute invasive. http://www.thirdage.com/health/adam/ency/article/000106.htm

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94. Antifungal Therapies For Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis In People With Click here to order the full review. Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonaryaspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis (Cochrane Review). http://www.cochrane.org/cochrane/revabstr/ab002204.htm

Abstract from The Cochrane Library , Issue 1, 2003 Click here to order the full review Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis (Cochrane Review) Elphick H, Southern K ABSTRACT A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 18 August 2000. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic reaction to colonisation of the lungs with the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus and affects around 10% people with cystic fibrosis. ABPA is associated with an accelerated decline in lung function. Corticosteroids, in high doses, are the main treatment for ABPA although the long-term benefits are not clear and their many side effects are well documented. A group of compounds, the azoles, have activity against Aspergillus fumigatus and have been proposed as an alternative treatment for ABPA. Of this group, Itraconazole is the most active. A separate antifungal compound, Amphotericin B has been employed in aerosolised form to treat invasive infection with Aspergillus fumigatus, and may have potential for the treatment of ABPA. Antifungal therapy for ABPA in cystic fibrosis needs to be evaluated. Objectives: The review tested the hypotheses that antifungal interventions for the treatment of ABPA in cystic fibrosis: 1. improve clinical status compared to placebo or standard therapy (no placebo);

95. Aspergillosis Pathogenic Fungi Database (PFDB). aspergillosis. Please link to Home! To top.Clinical Features. Invasive plumonary aspergillosis in ALL patient (K. Makimura). http://timm.main.teikyo-u.ac.jp/pfdb/diseases/Aspergillosis.html

Home Japanese Cover English Cover Pathogenic Fungi Database (PFDB) Aspergillosis Please link to Home Bottom Pathogen Clinical Feature ... Histopathology Pathogen Aspergillus sp. A. fumigatus A. flavus A. niger and Others To top Clinical Features Invasive plumonary Aspergillosis in ALL patient K. Makimura To top Direct Examination To Laboratory Diagnosis Aspergillus fumigatus page. To top Pathology Lung Heart Brain Digestive system ... To top Lung Fungus ball K. Shibuya M. Okudaira M. Okudaira M. Okudaira ... To top Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis K. Shibuya M. Okudaira M. Okudaira M. Okudaira ... To top Heart M. Okudaira M. Okudaira M. Okudaira M. Okudaira ... To top Brain M. Okudaira To top Digestive system M. Okudaira M. Okudaira M. Okudaira M. Okudaira ... To top Spleen M. Okudaira To top Histopathology To histopathology of A.niger A.niger page ... To top Fungus ball K. Shibuya To top Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis K. Shibuya )(Elastica stain-PAS reaction, x40) K. Shibuya )(PAS stain, x400) K. Shibuya )(Grocott stain, x400) To top Conidia head of A. fumigatus in a cavity. K. Shibuya (PAS reaction, x200) M. Okudaira

96. Aspergillosis | AHealthyAdvantage You are here Home Health A to Z aspergillosis. aspergillosis. aspergillosiscan be a serious, potentially deadly threat for two primary reasons http://www.ahealthyadvantage.com/topic/topic100586470

Site Search Ills and Conditions Women's Health Men's Health Senior Health ... Self-Care Centers Go To Premera Home Provider Directory Preferred Drug List Cool Tools ... Health A-Z You are here: Home Health A to Z Aspergillosis Aspergillosis Lasker, Jill S. Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources 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.

97. Protection Against Aspergillosis Click for a printerfriendly version. Protection Against aspergillosis. 11/11/2001,Protection Against aspergillosis. Inventor(s), Technology ID, Status. http://techpartners.osu.edu/Technologies/display.asp?TechID=94ID13F

98. LEA Advisory #6, Aspergillus, Aspergillosis, And Composting Operations In Califo LEA Advisory No. 6December 16, 1993. Aspergillus, aspergillosis, and CompostingOperations in California. To All Local Enforcement Agencies http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/LEAAdvisory/06/default.htm

Search Site Index Contact Us Help LEA Advisory No. 6December 16, 1993 Aspergillus, Aspergillosis, and Composting Operations in California To All Local Enforcement Agencies: Composting is a widely accepted process for converting yard waste and municipal solid waste into stable, agriculturally or horticulturally useful organic material. Recently, potential adverse health effects associated with airborne fungal spores, specifically Aspergillus fumigatus , have been raised as issues by some Californians during the siting or operation of composting facilities. The staff of the California Integrated Waste Management Board is providing a technical bulletin on this issue titled Aspergillus, Aspergillosis, and Composting Operations in California (Word 6.0/95, 78 KB). Additional bulletins covering relevant health and safety issues are expected to follow. Board staff prepared this technical bulletin in cooperation with the California Department of Health Services, and Cal/EPA's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. This document furnishes information on: Aspergillus fumigatus and its life history

99. Cytotechnology aspergillosis, General Information Pulmonary aspergillosis may be invasive or noninvasiveand occur in both immunocompitant and immunocompromised patients. http://www.upstate.edu/courseware/cytotech/fungi5.shtml

Home Image Database GYN Infections Viral ... Professions Home ...Upstate Menu... Contacting Upstate Upstate Calendar Telephone Lookup E-mail Lookup Colleges: -Medicine -Graduate Studies -Nursing -Health Professions Library Employment Departments Search Page University Hospital Upstate Home Cryptococcus Histoplasmosis Blastomycosis Coccidioidomycosis ... Pneumocystis Aspergillosis General Information Pulmonary Aspergillosis may be invasive or non-invasive and occur in both immunocompitant and immunocompromised patients. Patients with acute leukemia are particularly prone to this infection. It is worldwide and can spread hematogenenously to the brain, kidney, eyes and heart valves. Cytology Septate, acute angle (45 degrees), branching hyphae Progressive branching Sunburst pattern Fruiting heads Marked atypical glandular and squamous cells Calcium oxalate crystals Special Note Immunohitochemical stains advocated for diagnosis Differentials Candida Pseudallescheria Zygomycetes For more info got to: Aspergillosis S U N Y Upstate Medical University Content maintained by: Susan Stowell Last Modified: April, 3, 2002

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