Case Presentations Cases, with interactive keypad voting, highlighting diagnostic and treatment challenges

Neutrophils phagocytose conidia of Aspergillus fumigatus in an infected lung slice.

NET degradation by DNase I in vitro.

Neutrophils cross epithelial borders and migrate on the alveolar surface an infected lung slice.

Neutrophils migrate through an Aspergillus-infected lung slice.

Allergy Test: Skin Prick

An interesting description of how a skin prick test is carried out with the intention of finding out which substances a patient is allergic to. Amongst other substances Aspergillus is tested for in this video.

This type of test is quick and easy to carry out and can be useful when screening a large number of allergens. More detailed description

CF Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis ABPA Diagnosis and Treatment CF Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis ABPA Diagnosis and Treatment

The CF Discovery SeriesTM is an informative and engaging program designed to educate and uplift those with cystic fibrosis. Through interactive presentations with experts in the field, those living with cystic fibrosis gain information in a setting which encourages camaraderie and community. You can attend these events in person. Guests attending in person must follow CFRI’s Infection Control Policy, found here.

ALLERGIC BRONCHOPULMONARY ASPERGILLOSIS (ABPA) AN OVERVIEW DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION

9 November 2012

Diagnosis of Aspergillosis by Antigen Detection

16 December 2009

The Importance of Early Appropriate Therapy of Invasive Aspergillosis

1 July 2012

Genetic PTX3 Deficiency and Aspergillosis in Stem-Cell Transplantation

Published on 10 Feb 2015