Qu’est-ce que l’Aspergillus ?
L’Aspergillose est un terme qui regroupe les infections causées par des champignons appartenant au genre Aspergillus, dont les spores sont véhiculées par l’air et sont inhalées par tous les individus.
Comment se manifeste l’aspergillose ?
Selon la forme d’aspergillose et son évolution, d’autres symptômes peuvent se manifester :
- de la fièvre ;
- une sinusite ;
- une rhinite ;
- des céphalées ;
- des épisodes de malaise ;
- de la fatigue ;
- une perte de poids ;
- des douleurs thoraciques ;
Où Trouve-t-on de l’Aspergillus ?
L’aspergillose est une infection causée par un champignon du genre Aspergillus. Ce type d’infection survient principalement au niveau pulmonaire, et essentiellement chez des personnes fragiles et/ou immunodéprimées. Plusieurs traitements antifongiques peuvent être envisagés selon les cas.
How dangerous is Aspergillus?
- While there is usually no risk for healthy individuals, Aspergillus is especially dangerous to immunocompromised individuals, in whom the airborne spores can lead to a debilitating invasive infection, called aspergillosis , that oftentimes proves to be fatal.
What kills Aspergillus fungus?
- Hypochlorite is a chemical disinfectant with a chlorine base and a 1% chlorine solution that is known to rapidly inactivate fungus such as Aspergillus niger . A concentrations of 4-6% of hypochlorite, found in household bleach, not only inhibits the growth of molds, but also kills fungal colonies of Aspergillus niger.
What disease is caused by Aspergillus?
- The mold that triggers the illnesses, aspergillus, is everywhere — indoors and outdoors. Most strains of this mold are harmless, but a few can cause serious illnesses when people with weakened immune systems, underlying lung disease or asthma inhale their fungal spores. In some people, the spores trigger an allergic reaction.
How dangerous is aspergillosis?
- Infections in animals. Albeit relatively rare in humans, aspergillosis is a common and dangerous infection in birds, particularly in pet parrots. Mallards and other ducks are particularly susceptible, as they will often resort to poor food sources during bad weather.
