aspergillosis

Term ID

DOID:13564

Synonyms

• Infection due to Aspergillus

Definition

An opportunistic mycosis that involves a spectrum of diseases of humans and animals caused by members of the genus Aspergillus infecting lungs, brain, kidney, heart, bone, eyes, sinuses, skin and gastrointestinal tract. It is a serious illnesses in people with a weakened immune system. http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/aspergillosis/DS00950/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all

References

• GARD:5856
• ICD10CM:B44
• ICD9CM:117.3
• MESH:D001228
• NCI:C2886
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:266218008
• UMLS_CUI:C0004030

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:13564 )