What is the taxonomy of Aspergillus?
| Aspergillus | |
|---|---|
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Eurotiales |
| Family: | Trichocomaceae |
| Genus: | Aspergillus Micheli (1729) |
Is Aspergillus species or genus?
Aspergillus
Aspergillus fumigatus/Genus
Which family does Aspergillus belong to?
Trichocomaceae
Aspergillus/Family
What kingdom is Aspergillus?
Fungus
Aspergillus/Kingdom
Is Aspergillus multicellular or unicellular?
growing hyphae behave unicellularly, while older compartments have a multicellular organization. that Aspergillus hyphae switch from a unicellular to multicellular organization.
What does Aspergillus flavus cause?
Pathogen. Aspergillus flavus is a fungal pathogen that causes Aspergillus ear and Kernel rot. The fungus is mostly found in soil as saprophytes, but it has a broad host range as an opportunistic pathogen. It causes significant losses in corn, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts.
What is the economic importance of Aspergillus?
Their role in the economy of nature has not been fully investigated. Aspergillus causes rot of figs and dates, decay of tobacco and cigars. It spoils nuts, bread and other food-stuffs. In humid weather it grows even on leather and cloth fabrics.
Which is the best medicine for the treatment of Aspergillus?
Amphotericin B (AmB) deoxycholate and its lipid derivatives are appropriate options for initial and salvage therapy of Aspergillus infections when voriconazole cannot be administered. However, AmB deoxycholate should be reserved for use in resource-limited settings in which no alternative agents are available.
What is the serum assay for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis?
Serum assays for (1 → 3)-β-D-glucan are recommended for diagnosing IA in high-risk patients (hematologic malignancy, allogeneic HSCT), but are not specific for Aspergillus (strong recommendation; moderate-quality evidence). What Is the Approach to the Radiographic Diagnosis of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis?
Who is at risk for Aspergillus neutropenia?
Aspergillus species continue to be an important cause of life-threatening infection in immunocompromised patients. This at-risk population is comprised of patients with prolonged neutropenia, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), solid organ transplant (SOT), inherited or acquired immunodeficiencies, corticosteroid use, and others.
When was the IDSA guidelines for aspergillosis published?
This document constitutes the guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) for treatment of aspergillosis and replaces the practice guidelines for Aspergillus published in 2008.