Abstract

VARGAS MANOTAS, José Enrique; VELEZ ASCANIO, Joaquín Fernando  and  CHALELA BLANCO, Nashla Andrea. Aspergillus, an unknown killer. Acta Neurol Colomb. [online]. 2021, vol.37, n.1, suppl.1, pp.112-116.  Epub May 23, 2021. ISSN 0120-8748.  https://doi.org/10.22379/24224022342.

Aspergillus is an opportunistic mold, which is very widespread in the environment. Strains of A. fumigatus, A. Flavus, A. Niger and other Aspergillus species can inhabit different types of environments. Some species, such as Aspergillus fumigatus, can cause a variety of life-threatening allergic reactions and systemic infections in humans, being responsible for more than 90 % of infections. The incidence of aspergillosis cerebral is not known, but has increased markedly in recent years, since it occurs mainly in patients with severe immunodeficiency. In this section a detailed review on Aspergillus, especially A. fumigatus as it is a microorganism little known with a limited spectrum of treatment, but it represents an ominous threat for human health and mortality.

Keywords : Aspergillus; central nervous system.(MeSH).

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