https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw Fungal Disease en-us 2022-12-01 00:31:50 UTC 2022-12-03 22:25:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f637.png greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407672516 2022-12-03 20:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407672516 greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677050 The aspergillus mold is found virtually everywhere, indoor and outdoor, and almost everyone has had exposure to it. Although many types of the mold release harmless spores, some can cause a range of symptoms. Mostly people with weakened immune systems or lung problems are affected the worst. Infection can range from a simple allergic reaction to affecting blood vessels. Spores are inhaled into the body, where in most cases a healthy immune system will kill it, but in immunocompromised peoples it continues to infect the body.]]> 2022-12-03 20:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677050 greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677164 Aspergillus - common mold]]> 2022-12-03 20:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677164 greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677272 Allergic reactions - fever, bloody/mucus coughs, worse asthma
Aspergilloma - worsening of a chronic lung condition
Invasive Aspergillosis - fever, headache, chills, hemoptysis, chest pain, skin lesions
Complications - bleeding and systematic infections]]> 2022-12-03 20:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677272 greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677398 *Difficult to diagnose both from other mold and other lung conditions*
Tests to Diagnose - imaging tests (x-ray, CT), sputum tests, tissue/blood tests, biopsy
Treatment - observation, corticosteroids, antifungal medication, possible surgery if severe, embolization

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     - Know if you have any risk factors (immunocompromised, lung problems, low white blood cell count)
     - Try to stay away from places where mold is common (construction, compost, buildings storing grain)
     - Doctors might suggest face coverings to prevent against the airborne agents

]]> 2022-12-03 20:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677610 greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677992 Epidemiology of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Among Intubated Patients With COVID-19: A Prospective Study
Findings from this research, in which intubated COVID-19 patients were evaluated for coronavirus-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA), showed that COVID-19 coupled with CAPA resulted in worse symptoms and a higher mortality rate.]]> 2022-12-03 20:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407677992 greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407678105 2022-12-03 20:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407678105 greser https://padlet.com/greser/nbij8o4lpaqsh7gw/wish/2407678176 Michele Bartoletti @ the University of Bologna
Michele BARTOLETTI | University of Bologna, Bologna | UNIBO (researchgate.net)

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