"Aspergillus (plural: Aspergilli) is a fungal genus consisting of approximately 250 species 1. It is a ubiquitous fungus frequently found in urban areas, especially in decomposing organic matter or water-damaged walls and ceilings. Only a few Aspergillus species are associated with human disease 1."
"The most common pathogenic species are Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus flavus 3."
"Aspergillus fumigatus"
"A. fumigatus is the commonest of the Aspergillus species to cause disease in humans 3. Inhalation of its spores is associated with pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients. It may also be associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis 1."
"Aspergillus flavus"
"A. flavus produces aflatoxin, which is both a toxin and a carcinogen, and which can potentially contaminate foods such as nuts 6."
"A. niger"
"A. nidulans"
"A. oryzae"
"A. terreus"
"A. glaucus"
"A. clavatus"
"A. niger"
"A. nidulans"
"A. oryzae"
"A. terreus"
"A. glaucus"
"A. clavatus"
Expected headings
"Aspergillus fumigatus"
"Aspergillus flavus"
"Other rarer species"
"Related pathology"