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Does aspergillosis become malignant?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Aspergillosis is a fungal infection that might become refractory to treatment and/or life threatening, however not known to have the potential to transform in a malignant tumor.

Answered 1/10/2022

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It is very rare as it appears to mimicking lung malignancy. Only a few cases have been documented so always get checked.

Answered 1/27/2022

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