aspergillosis

• Eine durch Schimmelpilze der Gattung Aspergillus verursachte Infektionskrankheit, die bei Vögeln als schwere Atemwegserkrankung auftritt und beim Menschen als opportunistische Infektion vor allem Lunge, Ohren und andere Organe befällt, insbesondere bei landwirtschaftlichen Arbeitern.

A medical condition caused by the fungus Aspergillus, which can manifest as a severe respiratory disease in birds or as an opportunistic infection in humans, often affecting the lungs, ears, and other organs, particularly in agricultural workers.

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1. Respiratory disease in birdsC2formalmedical

   A severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute, rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys.

   Atemwegserkrankung bei Vögeln

   • The outbreak of aspergillosis killed many young turkeys on the farm.
   • Veterinarians diagnosed the flock with acute aspergillosis.
   • Preventive measures are crucial to avoid aspergillosis in poultry.

2. Opportunistic fungal infectionC2formalmedical

   An opportunistic infection caused by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus, characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs.

   Opportunistische Pilzinfektion

   • The patient developed aspergillosis after a prolonged hospital stay.
   • Aspergillosis can cause severe lesions in the ear and sinuses.
   • Immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for aspergillosis.

3. Agricultural workers' diseaseC2formalmedical

   A disease, especially in agricultural workers, caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores, resulting in lumps in the skin, ears, and respiratory organs.

   Aspergillose bei Landarbeitern

   • Farmers are at risk of aspergillosis from inhaling moldy grain dust.
   • The worker was diagnosed with aspergillosis after years of exposure to hay.
   • Symptoms of aspergillosis in agricultural workers include skin lumps and breathing difficulties.