Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8712910 | Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The mycobiome is highly variable. Highest loads of fungus are observed in severe asthmatics and the most common fungus is Aspergillus fumigatus complex. Individuals receiving steroid therapy had significantly higher levels of Aspergillus and total fungus in their bronchoalveolar lavage.
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Authors
Marcin G. PhD, Livingstone PhD, Rob M. MD, Mike PhD, Angela MD, PhD, Lucy PhD, David W. FRCP, Paul PhD,