allergic aspergillosis

allergic aspergillosis
an allergic reaction to Aspergillus in body passages or orifices, such as the bronchi and lungs in atopic asthma. Species commonly implicated include A. clavaґtus, A. flaґvus, A. fumigaґtus, A. niґdulans, A. niґger, and A. terґreus. See also malt worker's lung, under lung.

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