aspergillosis

• 由曲霉菌（Aspergillus）引起的感染性疾病，可表现为鸟类的严重呼吸道疾病，也可作为人类的机会性感染，常累及肺、耳及其他器官，尤其常见于农业工作者。

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.

   禽曲霉病

   • 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.

   机会性真菌感染

   • 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.

   曲霉病

   • 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.