Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

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What is Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)?

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic lung disorder. It is related to the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (AF). Aspergillosis can also occur as:

  • A lung infection that can spread to other parts of the body (more common in patients with suppressed immune systems)
  • A fungal growth ( Aspergillosis ) in a lung cavity that has healed from a previous lung disease or infection


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