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Aspergillus for Patients Meeting, Rome, Feb 3rd, 2010
The following talk from this international meeting was recorded especially for patients with aspergillus related problems- designed to provide a resource for patients and address some of their questions.

Aspergillus and CGD

By Brahm Segal

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Aspergillus and CGD
Brahm H Segal MD
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York, US

Chronic granulomatous disorder (CGD) is the result of a genetic mutation and causes excessive inflammation. Invasive mould infection is the most significant cause of mortality in CGD, and Aspergillus is the most common cause of pneumonia for people with this condition, so the need to destroy the Aspergillus but minimise inflammation calls for treatment with a combination of antifungal agents and steroids.

However, there are often few signs that people are infected.

Dr Segal makes the case for prevention of aspergillosis in CGD, including prophylactic use of antifungals and avoidance of exposure to mould.

With thanks to Fran Stokes

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