A member asked:

How common is pulmonary aspergillosis in the us?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Uncommon: Pulmonary aspergillosis is an uncommon infection in the immuno competent population, but is much more prevalent in patients whose general or local (pulmonary) immunity is compromised (hiv +, patients receiving chemotherapy, multiple disease conditions including COPD etc.).

Answered 6/10/2014

6.1k views

Thank
Dr. Sanjay Agarwal answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Fairly common: Pulm aspergillosis comes in multiple forms. Abpa is fairly common and is underdiagnosed.

Answered 1/7/2019

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What is the difference between allergic and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have cancer am I more likely to get pulmonary aspergillosis?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Does Aspergillosis become malignant?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers