Virulence Factors of Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus flavus

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This a genus consisting of molds of many different species, some of which cause a condition called aspergillosis.

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Aspergillosis symptoms commonly include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, runny nose, and headaches. Fungal balls, or aspergilloma, can form when hyphal colonies collect in the lungs. This can lead to pulmonary hemorrhage and a bloody cough. In severe cases, the disease may progress and lead to death.

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