Aspergillosis

• Biology
• Secondary Education

Aspergillosis

what do you think can cause this infection ?
could it be a crop ?

00:24

what is the name of the fungus

1. aspergillosis
2. aspergillus
3. Aspergillaceae
4. asperlosis

00:33

why do you think people with lung diseases and weak immune systems are more likely to be infected ?

00:57

which of the following is a symptom of ABPA ?

1. sneezing
2. Scabies
3. coughing
4. Dandruff

01:25

invasive aspergillosis affects people with weak immune function by

1. causing burns
2. infecting the stomach
3. causing hair loss
4. damaging tissues in the body

01:48

aspergillosis

Aspergillosis

It's a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species

It commonly affects the lungs.

People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

Symptoms vary depending on the type of infection

 Symptoms can include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

Diagnosis involves tests like chest X-ray, CT scan, and sputum culture.

Treatment involves antifungal medications and sometimes surgery.

Aspergillosis is a ....... infection

1. fungal
2. Bacterial
3. Viral
4. Parasitic

Diagnosis of aspergillosis involves imaging techniques as ........

1. Chest X-ray
2. Chest CT scan
3. MRI scan
4. Ultrasound

Aspergillosis primarily affects ......

1. The digestive system
2. The respiratory system
3. The nervous system
4. The circulatory system

Diagnosis of aspergillosis involves laboratory tests as .......

1. Blood tests for fungal antigens
2. Sputum culture for Aspergillus species
3. Complete blood count (CBC)
4. Urinalysis

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