Although new antifungal therapies are improving care, early diagnosis remains critical in preventing deaths from invasive aspergillosis (IA), according to new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) (Clin Infect Dis 2016 Jun 30. [Epub ahead of print], PMID:27365388).
Aspergillus is an airborne mold, and is found indoors and outdoors. Although generally harmless, it can cause an allergic reaction or chronic lung conditions in some people, and serious invasive