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Aspergillus was named by Pier Antonio Micheli, an Italian priest and biologist in 1729 when cataloging molds.
In 1863 the species fumigatus was first described by physician Georg W. Fresenius.
Aspergillus flavus belongs to the Aspergillus genus
(Over 100 recognized species)
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Eurotiomycetes
Order: Eurotiales
Family: Trichocomaceae
Genus: Aspergillus
Species: A. flavus
Aspergillus flavus is a mycotoxigenic fungus
Preferred medium: Aspergillus flavus and parasiticus Agar (AFPA)
Aspergillus flavus has been reported to have a minimum temperature for growth near 10–12 °C, a maximum near 43–48 °C!
Invasive Aspergillosis is an infection caused by Aspergillus
Immunocompromised population is at a high risk
The most common organ affected is the lungs, along with the paranasal sinuses and the central nervous system
Ways to test and diagnose Aspergillosis-
Bronchoscopy with biopsy, x-rays, antigen skin tests, tissue culture or blood tests
Symptoms-
Chest pain, cough, blood in sputum, pneumonia, headache, vision disturbance, blood in urine
Early treatment-
Observation (repeat x-rays), corticosteroids (helps lung function), and anti-fungal medications such as "Vfend" (standard treatment)
Advanced treatment-
If the above does not improve condition, surgery and embolization may be necessary to salvage lung function and prevent fungal mass growth and stop bleeding from worsening