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Histopathologic image of pulmonary invasive aspergillosis in a patient with interstitial pneumonia Respiratory system

Aspergillosis

Infectious · Acute or chronic

A group of conditions caused by the Aspergillus mould, ranging from allergic reactions to serious lung infections in people with weak immunity.

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X-ray image showing infiltration of the human lungs by blastomycosis Respiratory system

Blastomycosis

Infectious · Acute or chronic

A fungal infection caught by breathing in spores from soil, usually affecting the lungs and sometimes spreading to the skin and bones.

5 min read