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Mycetoma

Health Encyclopedia: Pulmonary Aspergilloma (Mycetoma)

Alternative Names

Fungus ball; Mycetoma; Aspergilloma

Prevention

People who have had related lung infections or who have weakened immune systems should try to avoid environments where the aspergillus fungus is found.

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Health Guide

Pulmonary aspergilloma (mycetoma)

Fungus ball; Mycetoma; Aspergilloma Symptoms Many patients have no symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they can include: Cough ... Read more »

Pulmonary aspergilloma (mycetoma)

...also appear in the brain, kidney, or other organs. Alternative Names Fungus ball; Mycetoma; Aspergilloma Causes, incidence, and risk factors Aspergillomas are... Read more »

Pulmonary aspergilloma (mycetoma)

Fungus ball; Mycetoma; Aspergilloma Treatment Often, no treatment is necessary. However, if a patient coughs up blood, treatment may be required.... Read more »

Routine sputum culture

... Mycoplasma pneumonia Plague Pulmonary aspergilloma (mycetoma) Pulmonary aspergillosis; invasive type Pulmonary... Read more »

...Ulcers or nodules with infection sometimes spreading along lymph nodesMay become chronically infected (mycetoma) and develop draining tracts Some individuals may have no symptoms. Signs... Read more »

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