Question 1

where can i find aspergillus?

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Aspergillus: This is a common fungus in the environment.  It rarely affects the body and usually requires immunosupression such as a cancer patient in treatment or a diabetic in crisis.  The infection commonly will be in the lung, but can affect most parts of the body.  An infected person usually is severely sick and probably already under a doctor's care - or should be.

Question 2

if contract aspergillus, am i guaranteed to get sick?

Accepted Answer

Immunecompromise: Usually the immune compromised can get sick form contract               aspergilosis.

Question 3

why do people become allergic to aspergillus and is there any way of stopping it?

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Aspergillus: There are many types of aspergillus. For those born to be allergic (about 20 to 30% of us) some forms of this mold are commonly found outdoors as well as indoors. If that is one the molds that you are allergic to realize that it is the second most common allergy (after dust mites). Reducing molds at home can be partially accomplished. http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/mold_reducing_.

Question 4

what are aspergillus fumigatus?

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Aspergillus: A common mold that sometimes has the potential to invade humans. Most likely it causes allergic symptoms but sometimes can invade lungs and the nervous system, espeically on those with reduced immune function.

Question 5

does aspergillus penicillium affect kids?

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If allergic, yes: Aspergillus and penicillium molds (fungi) are very common and pose no threat to the healthy person.  People prone to allergies can develop allergic disorders to these molds including allergic rhinitis, asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, abpa. Persons with poor immunity (immune suppressed or compromised) can be at risk for infections.

Question 6

can i get sick from aspergillus/penicillium?

Accepted Answer

mold: If you are allergic to them you can get sick from them.

Question 7

what diseases are caused by aspergillus fumigatus?

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See below: There are 3 main types of diseases caused by aspergillus sp.                          Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis,  aspergilloma and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.

Question 8

help can aspergillus penicillium affect kids negatively?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If kids are allergic to it or if there are excessively high levels in your home than it can cause problems.  If it is incidentally present in your home at levels lower than outdoors, than it is probably not worrisome.  If you are really concerned see a board certified allergist.

Question 9

what is aspergillus fumigatus? how does it make people sick?

Accepted Answer

Aspergilus: fumigatus is a fungus, present everywhere, indoors and outdoors, more in damp/humid areas, some people are allergic to its microscopic size spores, the allergic inflammation itself is what causes the problem either in the upper airways (nasal cavity and sinuses) or the lower airways (bronchi) , ranges from simple to severe inflammation with different symptoms, and isn't contagious

Question 10

can i  be allergic to aspergillus niger?

Accepted Answer

Yes....: You can be allergic to any mold.

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