Infection, Allergy, and Inflammation: The Role of <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i> in Cystic Fibrosis

<i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i> (Af) is a mold frequently detected in airway samples from people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). Abnormal airway mucus may allow Af to germinate, resulting in airway infection or an allergic response. While Af is known to increase morbidity in pwCF, individual r...

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Main Authors: T. Spencer Poore, Edith T. Zemanick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/8/2013