<![CDATA[The Aspergillus website - updates]]> <![CDATA[Images of three new species Aspergillus flocculosus, Aspergillus neobridgeri and Aspergillus pseudoelegans have been added to the image library and species database. ]]> Species images section |(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A number of new images have been added to the species sections of the image library and their data into the species database. These include A lacticoffeatus, A piperis, A homomorphus, and A sclerotioniger. ]]> Species images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[New images have been added to the A fumigatus and A clavatus sections of the image library. ]]> Species images section |(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A new link has been added to the links section for the orphanet resource. orphanet is a free resource offering a database dedicated to information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Orphanet aims to improve management and treatment of genetic, auto-immune or infectious rare diseases, rare cancers or not yet classified rare diseases.]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Images of Aspergillus sydowii have been added to the species section of the image library]]> Species images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A number of new articles are available on the site including: "Aspergillus antigens: which are important?"; "A novel glyco-conjugate vaccine against fungal pathogens" and "New findings and unique aspects in pediatric aspergillosis", these can all be found in the articles section of the library. ]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[The mycotoxin section has been updated with new chemical structures and 3d images to view. There are also some new structures now in this section. ]]> Mycotoxins section]]> <![CDATA[A new case history (case 046) of a patient with disseminated invasive aspergillosis, CML and GVHD has been added to the case history section. ]]> Case histories section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A series of 11 chest X rays have been added to case history 044 -a patient with severe asthma and ABPA. ]]> Case histories section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A powerpoint presentation entitled "What can genomics tell us about secondary metabolism in Aspergillus?" by Geoffrey Turner from the recent British Mycological Society annual scientific meeting 2005, has been added to the Education section. ]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA["Pillows - a hot bed of fungal spores". Researchers at The University of Manchester, funded by the Fungal Research Trust, have discovered millions of fungal spores literally right under our noses - in our pillows. View the Press release in PDF format. ]]> Press release]]> <![CDATA[Two further powerpoint presentations from the British Mycological Society annual meeting entitled " Genome and proteomic analysis of industrial fungi " by Scott Baker and " The use of RNAi to suppress gene function in industrial fungi" by Nigel S. Dunn-Coleman have been added to the Education section. ]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[A white paper for the " Nomination for additional genome sequence coverage of Aspergillus niger" can be viewed in the genomics section.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[Three video clips have been added to the Educational materials video clips section. They show phagocytosis of A. fumigatus conidia by the mouse alveolar macrophage cell-line ]]> Education (Video clips) section]]> <![CDATA[Two presentations from the Trends in Medical Mycology meeting in Berlin]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[Key papers evaluating beta-d-glucan assays in the diagnosis of invasive fungal disease ]]> Diagnosis section]]> <![CDATA[Another presentation entitled "Update on antigen detection" from the Trends in Medical Mycology meeting in Berlin]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[Another presentation entitled "History of Medical Mycology in Germany " by Professor Markus Ruhnke, from the Trends in Medical Mycology meeting in Berlin can be viewed in Educational materials]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[Overview of Personal Occupational Exposure Levels to Inhalable Dust, Endotoxin, {beta}(1->3)-Glucan and Fungal Extracellular Polysaccharides in the Waste Management Chain]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[(1-->3)-Beta-D-glucans and respiratory health: a review of the scientific evidence]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A presentation from the Trends in Medical Mycology meeting in Berlin by Prof Jacques Bille can be viewed in Educational materials slide presentations. ]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[A presentation from the Trends in Medical Mycology meeting in Berlin by Prof Jacques Bille can be viewed in Educational materials slide presentations.]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[Twelve new historical papers added - various subjects from 1952 to 1965. These are all available as full articles in pdf format.]]> Library (Historical Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Case history 045 (Aspergilloma) has been added]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Mold: Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Tsunami lung: a necrotising pneumonia in survivors of the Asian tsunami - article on the Medical Journal of Australia.]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Indoor Air - Mold. A good overview of damp and the management of mold indoors. Includes free online books]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Mold readings spark health concerns in New Orleans - news article outlining the extent of the potential health problems. ]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Flooding of buildings soaks many materials that are intended to stay dry. If the ambient temperature is sufficient the result is rapid mold growth. Major disasters such as the Asian Tsunami last year and the hurricane damage in New Orleans caused severe mold growth inside buildings and potential (though currently undefined) health hazards. We have added several links to the Links section containing news stories and detailed advice on what householders can do to prevent health problems.]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Release of second versions of A. fumigatus and A. nidulans microarrays. Thanks to the sponsorship of NIAID these 70-mer arrays (and test arrays for optimizing protocols) are available free.]]> Research directory section]]> <![CDATA[Version 2 microarrays of Aspergillus fumigatus and A. nidulans are now available from PFGRC. Thanks to the sponsorship of NIAID these 70-mer arrays (and test arrays for optimizing protocols) are available free.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Images of finger clubbing in a patient with chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis are now in the image bank.]]> Medical images section |(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Many new images have been added to the species section of the image bank.]]> Species images section |(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[GENOME DISCOVERY WILL HELP COMBAT DISEASE AND LEAD TO NEW DRUGS (language translations available).]]> Press release]]> <![CDATA[Genome Discovery - Go straight to press page containing images and video clips.]]> Press release]]> <![CDATA[New images of Aspergillus chevalieri, A. sydowii, A. restrictus, A. penicillioides, A. terreus and A. glaucus have been added to the species section of the image bank.]]> Species images section |(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A new case history case 047 entitled: Immune reconstitution syndrome (mucous impaction or obstructing bronchial aspergillosis) complicating pulmonary aspergillosis in AIDS, has been added.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Another case history- case 048 entitled: Aspergillus endocarditis following aortic valve replacement can be found in the case history section.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[A Public Consultation Document: EORTC/BAMSG Consensus Revised Definitions draft VI has been posted under guidelines in the Diagnosis section along with associated slides from the recent ICAAC meeting in December. Please forward your comments to Peter Donnelly (p.donnelly@usa.net) before February 13th.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A slide presentation entitled "Medical Mycology in India - Past, Present and Future" by Prof HC Gugnani, Delhi has been added]]> History section]]> <![CDATA[A new section listing secondary metabolites of Aspergillus species with searchable options and links to many references and metabolite structures is now on the site. Visit either Mycotoxins/metabolites in the menus or click this link.]]> Secondary metabolites section]]> <![CDATA[A case history entitled " Chronic invasive sinus aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus terreus" case 049 has been added.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Additional material has been added to the genome material added for Aspergillus fumigatus.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[Additional material has been added to the genome material added for Aspergillus nidulans.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[Additional material has been added to the genome material added for Aspergillus oryzae.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[A review entitled "Current Perspectives on Ophthalmic Mycoses" has been added to the Articles and Diagnosis sections.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A paper entitled "Prospective Evaluation of a Polymerase Chain Reaction–ELISA Targeted to Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus flavus for the Early Diagnosis of Invasive Aspergillosis in Patients with Hematological Malignancies" has been added to the Articles and Diagnosis sections.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[APIC, SHEA and IDSA recently released model legislation for collection and reporting of infection rates. To access a copy of the model legislation please visit www.idsociety.org]]> <![CDATA[Two new historical papers have been added to the history section. ]]> History section]]> <![CDATA[CT scans of patient JE with invasive aspergillus sinusitis have been added to the sinus section of the image library]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Many new articles have been added to the library including: 'Update on antifungal drug resistance mechanisms of Aspergillus fumigatus' .]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Many new articles have been added to the library including: 'The link between fungi and severe asthma:a summary of the evidence'.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A number of slide presentations from the recent 2nd Advances in Aspergillosis meeting in Athens are available to view in the slide section of Educational Materials. More presentations will be added over the next week.]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[An historical article from the recent meeting at Hyderabad - Presidential Oration: 6th Conference of Society for Indian Human and Animal Mycologists (SIHAM) by Prof Gugnani has been added to the history section of the library.]]> History section]]> <![CDATA[New images of Aspergillus lentulus has been added to the image library species section.]]> Species images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[New images of Aspergillus pseudofisheri has been added to the image library species section.]]> Species images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[New images of Aspergillus udagawae have been added to the image library species section.]]> Species images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A new case history 050 - a fatal case of Aspergillosis following Neurosurgery has been added to the site.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[With the approach of the Third International Aspergillus Meeting, the Aspergillus Genome Research Policy Committee section has been updated and now includes the abstracts of both previous meetings, as well as other documents.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[Two powerpoint presentations from the recent 16th ECCMID meeting can be viewed in the slide section of Educational Materials. ]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[The Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Research Trust has invited applications for research grants for 2006.]]> Research Directory section]]> <![CDATA[The NIH have issued a Request for Proposals entitled "Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics for Invasive Aspergillosis"]]> Research Directory section]]> <![CDATA[The Fungal Research Trust publication list 2005]]> <![CDATA[A presentation entitled 'Postoperative Aspergillosis' has been added to the slides section]]> Education (Slide bank) section]]> <![CDATA[The patients' website has a new look so please visit this section]]> <![CDATA[A new section on air quality has just been launched. Data showing the daily analysis of many types of spores and pollen in addition to weather conditions can be accessed. Short articles relating to air quality are also available.]]> <![CDATA[Toxic Mould and indoor air quality]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Fungal types and concentrations from settled dust in normal residences]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[The new air quality section now has useful links and a collection of articles]]> <![CDATA[The Advisory Committee on Fungal Infections' report on Fungal Diseases in the UK outlines the proposal for the UK Clinical Mycology Network (UKCMN) with recommendations on how it would be set up and run. The UK Clinical Mycology Network (UKCMN) is in the process of formation, initially at four centres. Representatives from the four initiating centres will steer the growth of the UKCMN and report on its progress to the HPA Advisory Committee on Fungal Infection.]]> <![CDATA[The 2nd Pan African Medical Mycology Society Conference has been announced for May 2007 in Cape Town, South Africa. More details in the conference section.]]> Conferences section]]> <![CDATA[Several audioclips with presentations on "Respiratory health effects of moulds" have been added to the Educational Materials section and also appear in the Air Quality section.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[The full text version of the groundbreaking Nature publication entitled 'Genomic sequence of the pathogenic and allergenic filamentous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus.' has now been released and is available here.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[The full text version of the Nature publication entitled 'Sequencing of Aspergillus nidulans and comparative analysis with A. fumigatus and A. oryzae.' has now been released and is available here.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[The full text version of the important Nature publication entitled 'Genome sequencing and analysis of Aspergillus oryzae' has now been released and is available here.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[A report from the 16th Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Nice, France, 1- 4 April 2006]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A newly identified enzyme from Aspergillus niger can break down gluten molecules before they reach the small intestine, Dutch researchers have shown, and may offer hope for the management of coeliac disease using oral supplements.]]> <![CDATA[Aspergillus fights cancer! The approach of the Hebrew University researchers is based on the actions of actibind, a protein that is produced by the black mold Aspergillus niger. In laboratory experiments using cell cultures that originated from human colon cancer, breast cancer and melanoma, increasing the level of actibind was found to reduce the ability of these cells to form tumorogenic colonies. Further experimentation, with a variety of animal models, showed that the increased actibind inhibited the growth of colon cancer-derived tumors, metastases and blood vessel formation.]]> <![CDATA[Four powerpoint presentations from the recent ISHAM 2006 meeting in Paris are available to view in the education section. ]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[Production of Specific Monoclonal Antibodies to Aspergillus Species and Their Use in Immunohistochemical Identification of Aspergillosis]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Six new articles abstracts added]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Nine new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Seven new articles have been uploaded to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Product characteristics of the antifungal drugs micafungin (Mycamine) and anidulafungin (Eraxis), both recently approved for use in the USA, have been added to the treatments section.]]> Treatments section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Three new articles have been added to the articles section']]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Seven new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Keep in touch with the new RSS feeds for Aspergillus and Aspergillosis articles in PubMed - automatic update every time PubMed update their databases]]> RSS section]]> <![CDATA[A new subsection on the immunohistohemical detection of aspergillus species has been added to the diagnosis section]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[New images of a patient suffering from ankle oedema as a side effect of itraconazole treatment have been added to the medical image section of the image library (drug rashes and side effects).]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Images taken at post mortem from a patient who suffered fatal haemoptysis following a double lung transplant. Patient was found to have acute invasive aspergillosis. ]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[The first randomized controlled clinical trial used Patulin, a mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus species. We have added articles about this study to the historical section and to the information we offer on patulin in the secondary metabolites section.]]> History section]]> <![CDATA[14 new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[FDA approves Posaconazole (Noxafil) to Prevent Invasive Fungal Infections.]]> Treatments section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Twelve new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Seven new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Images of the recently described species Aspergillus ibericus- a new species in the A. nigri section can be found in the image bank under species. ]]> Species images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Images showing the use of the Yamik catheter for rinsing nasal and paranasal cavities, can be seen in the sinus section of the image bank.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[New science could combat cancer compound in nuts - US scientists have found a way to prevent the formation of the naturally occurring cancer-causing compound aflatoxin in nuts such as almonds, pistachios and walnuts, findings they hope will lead to the first environmentally friendly way to combat the toxin.]]> <![CDATA[Towards healthy indoor air in dwellings in europe. The THADE report - analysis of the problem and recommendations for action.]]> Air Quality]]> <![CDATA[One new paper has been added to the articles section.]]> Air Quality]]> <![CDATA[Three presentations from the recent ICAAC conference can be viewed in the Educational Materials section.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[The site is currently experiencing some technical problems with the database servers. We are hoping to resolve the problem as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience.]]> <![CDATA[The problems we were experiencing with our databases have now been relieved. There should be no further problems in our services. We again apologise for the inconvenience.]]> <![CDATA[Six new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Air Quality]]> <![CDATA[Another slde presentation from the recent ICAAC meeting in San Francisco has been added to the education section.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[The abstract submission and meeting registration sites are now open for the 24th Fungal Genetics Conference being held March 20-25, 2007 at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. You can access all the meeting information <a href="http://www.fgsc.net/asil2007/asil2007.htm">here</a>. The <b>deadline</b> for abstract submissions and meeting registration is <b>December 13</b>.]]> <![CDATA[Issues Related to the Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials of Salvage Therapy for Invasive Mold Infection]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Another slide presentation from the AAA conference in Athens 06, entitled Global control of A. fumigatus toxins by Nancy Keller has been added to the education section.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[Eight new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Five new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Images showing severe mould contamination of furnishings and fittings following the flooding in New Orleans can be viewed in the environmental section of the image library. ]]> Other images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Images from a patient with a thyroid abscess and thyroiditis caused by A. fumigatus are now in the image bank.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Twelve new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Twelve new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Several post-doctoral positions have been added to the jobs section]]> Jobs section]]> <![CDATA[Five new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Eight new articles have been added to the articles section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Abstracts, minutes and other information from the 2006 meeting of the Aspergillus Genomics Research Policy Committee have been added.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[Genome sequencing and analysis of the versatile cell factory Aspergillus niger CBS 513.88.]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[Eight new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the articles section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A case of a disappearing aspergilloma]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[ A series of chest X-rays from a patient with an aspergilloma which disappeared following a severe bout of coughing.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Nine new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A new case history of a patient with cystic fibrosis with subacute invasive aspergillosis, subsequent to a heart/lung transplant has been added to the case histories section - case 055. The chest X-rays from this patient can also be viewed in the image library in the subacute- invasive medical images section, patient LS.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Images from a case of cutaneous aspergillosis with probable osteomyelitis following renal transplantation have been added to the medical images section (other -osteomyelitis). ]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Eight new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[ A new article entitled "Advances in the serological diagnosis of invasive Aspergillus infections in patients with haematological disorders" has been added.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Three new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[The Aspergillus and Penicillium Website: coordinating taxonomic research for these two genera.]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Apergillosis (including Taxonomy, Detection, Diagnosis, Treatment) ]]> Review section]]> <![CDATA[Thirteen new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A new article entitled "Safety and efficacy of a caspofungin-based combination therapy for treatment of proven or probable aspergillosis in pediatric hematological patients" has been added]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[e briefing: New to this section the New York Academy of Sciences has opened access for users of this site to view an Academy ebriefing entitled :<br> Invasive Aspergillosis: New Approaches against a Dangerous Fungal Infection (Five leading experts discuss state-of-the-art issues related to Aspergillus infection).]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[A number of slide presentations from the recent meeting "Aspergillus systematics in the genomics era" held in the CBS Fungal Biodiversity Centre, Utrecht, the Netherlands from 12-14 April 2007 can be viewed in the slides section of Educational materials.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[The site has now launched its new species database - linking updated species information to our secondary metabolite/mycotoxins section. Species and mycotoxins are now independently searchable, links to images are included where available and links to other important databases such as Species fungorum, CBS fungal database and Toxnet for each species. New information from the recent Aspergillus taxonomy meeting in Utrecht will be added when available. ]]> Species database section]]> <![CDATA[A talk entitled "het-genes in Aspergillus niger" by Karoly Pal, from the recent Aspergillus workshop in Utrecht has now been added to the Education section.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[Five new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Seven new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Aspergillus is responsible for dolphin deaths. Respiratory infection is a common cause of death in stranded cetaceans. (see page 28)]]> <![CDATA[Domestic bleach neutralises Aspergillus allergens]]> <![CDATA[Where Have All The Flowers Gone Since Our Bees Are Disappearing. 35% of bees in the USA have disappeared. One theory is infection of hives by Aspergillus.]]> <![CDATA[New images of a patient with AML who developed invasive sinus aspergillosis can be viewed in the sinus section of the image library.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Eleven new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[New article: "In vitro determination of phagocytosis and intracellular killing of Aspergillus species by mononuclear phagocytes."]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A new image of sputum from an ABPA patient(Pt JR)has been added to the medical images section.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[ A new paediatric case history is now on the site entitled - Disseminated aspergillosis following a bone marrow transplant. ]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[A new case history entitled: Acute pulmonary aspergillosis in a patient undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma (Paediatric)can be viewed in the case histories (section case 058).]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Eleven new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Images of a patient with a facial rash associated with posaconazole treatment can be viewed in the medical images section (Drug rashes - Patient JB ).]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Numerous conference abstracts now have accompanying full colour posters. We have added many of these to our searchable database and all new conferences will include posters as they become available.]]> Library (Conference abstracts) section]]> <![CDATA[Another slide presentation from the recent workshop in Utrecht by Nir Osherov entitled "Intragenic repeats generate size variability in immunogenic proteins in Aspergillus fumigatus" can be found in the Educational Materials section.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[Seven new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Six new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Another paediatric case history entitled 'Acute pulmonary aspergillosis in infant with myelodysplasia receiving chemotherapy' has been added to the case histories section.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Five new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Three new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[New article: "Reduction of Invasive Aspergillosis Incidence among Immunocompromised Patients after Control of Environmental Exposure"]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[New article: "Fulminant mulch pneumonitis: an emergency presentation of chronic granulomatous disease"]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[<b>Abstracts and attendance at the 3rd Advances Against Aspergillosis conference, January 16 2008. Florida, USA</b><br> “It has come to our notice that the time required for acquiring a US immigration visa to enter the US is now in excess of 3 months, and may be as long as 4 months. If you are planning to attend the meeting, and need a visa, we will offer a rapid acceptance process of abstracts to facilitate your visa application. Please submit your abstract online as soon as you can (we will accept a single modified abstract up to the abstract deadline). Please also send an e-mail to cfeather@ucsd.edu requesting a letter of acceptance for your visa, with your name and address and title of your abstract. This will be processed rapidly.<br><br> An alternative approach for those not planning on sending an abstract, but who would like to attend (which may be less reliable in term of getting a visa) is to e-mail either Dr. Denning (<a href="mailto:ddenning@manchester.ac.uk">ddenning@manchester.ac.uk</a>) or Dr. Steinbach (<a href="mailto:stein022@mc.duke.edu">stein022@mc.duke.edu </a>) requesting a letter of support. Your e-mail should contain your name, title, work address and any detail on your interest in Aspergillus or aspergillosis that can be pasted into the body of a support letter (e.g. working on Aspergillus for my PhD, treating many patients with aspergillosis, providing a clinical diagnostic service for patients infected with Aspergillusetc). As a conference we will do all that we can to facilitate your attendance.”]]> <![CDATA[Aspergillus enzyme (asparaginase) to be used to cut cancer risk in fried foods]]> <![CDATA[Self-fertility In Fungi: The Secrets Of 'DIY Reproduction' Research on Aspergillus nidulans reveals some of the secrets of how the same fungus can effectively mate with itself.]]> <![CDATA[Five new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A new case history entitled 'Severe asthma with fungal sensitisation' has been added to the case history section.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[New images of A. lanosus and A. alliaceus species in culture can be seen in the species section of the image library.]]> Species images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Disseminated aspergillosis in patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma (Paediatric).]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Acute pulmonary aspergillosis in association with chemotherapy for acute myelogenous leuaemia (Paediatric).]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Twenty one new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Twenty new articles have been added to the diagnosis section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Several slide presentations from the recent 47th ICAAC 07 meeting in Chicago can be viewed in the slides section of Educational Materials.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[Sixteen new articles have been added to the diagnosis section]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Genome sequencing and analysis of the versatile cell factory Aspergillus niger CBS 513.88. ]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[ A new case of sinus aspergillosis in a 15 yr old following intensive chemotherapy for leukaemia has been added to the case history section. ]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Several presentations from the recent TIMM conference in Torino on 28-31 October 2007, can be viewed in the slide section of 'Educational Materials'.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[Eight new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Nineteen new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[ Images including a chest X-ray and sputum sample from a patient with chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis, also with an aspergilloma and haemoptysis, can be seen in the image bank (PT RD). ]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Nine new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[ Visit our educational materials section and listen to a video interview with a long term ABPA patient.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[ A new paediatric case entitled "A fatal case of CNS aspergillosis" can be viewed in the case histories section.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[14 new articles added, 2 of which are reviews]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[2 new diagnosis articles added, one of which is a review on Paranasal sinus fungus ball: diagnosis and management]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[New article entitled: "Contribution of the (1-> 3)-{beta}-D-Glucan Assay for the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections" has been added to the diagnosis section.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Six new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[ A new case history entitled "Aspergillus invasive skin graft infection in a child suffering from severe burns" can be seen in the case histories section.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[A new standard procedure for Microsatellite typing of Aspergillus fumigatus can be seen in the Laboratory Protocols section.]]> Lab. protocols section]]> <![CDATA[Histology images of a sputum plug and lung biopsy from an ABPA patient showing the presence of Charcot-Leyden crystals in both the sputum and tissue. ]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[We have created a new section for articles & links related to aspergillus taxonomy which contains 15 new papers. ]]> Taxonomy section]]> <![CDATA[A new article entitled "The spectrum of fungal allergy" has been added to the article section.]]> Review section]]> <![CDATA[Many slide presentations from the recent 3rd Advances in Aspergillosis Conference 2008 are available to view in the Educational Materials section.]]> Education section]]> <![CDATA[The conference abstracts from the recent 3rd Advances against Aspergillosis meeting in Miami, on January 16-19th, are available in the conference abstracts section.]]> Library (Conference abstracts) section]]> <![CDATA[The comprehensive guidence notes for the treatment of 'Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis' has been completely rewritten by Prof. David Denning]]> Treatments section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[The Aspergillus website announces that it now has a blog. This is a weekly diary from the website team reflecting on latest news and announcements with comment and opinion. Like all blogs you can subscribe to it as an RSS publication to keep in touch with changes completely automatically]]> <![CDATA[Fourteen new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A new article: "Diagnosis of invasive septate mold infections. A correlation of microbiological culture and histologic or cytologic examination" has beed added to the diagnosis section.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the diagnosis section.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A review article entitled: "Fungus balls of the paranasal sinuses: a review" has been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Nine new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Symposium held in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Aspergillus Website]]> <![CDATA[Images of a patient with severe kyphoscoliosis caused by more than 40 years of prednisolone for ABPA and asthma can be seen in the allergic aspergillosis section of the image library.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[In the image library in the "other" section there are three CT scans showing non-union of the sternum after an aortic valve replacement, as a result of local Aspergillus fumigatus infection. The patient had a sternal wound and osteomyelitis after valve replacement.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[A chest X-ray and brief history of a patient with chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis which progressed from long-term ABPA can be seen in the CCPA section of the medical images. ]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[In the light of recent cases of nosocomial infection by aspergillus in a hospital where there were extensive building works nearby, we have been sent an article by Professor Malcolm Richardson addressing the questions of what precautions should be taken. Entitled 'The utility of intensified environmental surveillance for pathogenic moulds in a stem cell transplantation ward during construction work to monitor the efficacy of HEPA filtration']]> Air Quality section]]> <![CDATA[The article describing Chronic invasive Aspergillus sinusitis has been completely renewed and updated by Professor Denning]]> Treatments section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the diagnosis section]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Eleven new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Eleven new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Invasive aspergillosis in a 10 year-old child presenting as an abscess on the back.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Aspergillus Technology Consortium. The Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics for Invasive Aspergillosis contract was created to support the establishment and maintenance of a tissue repository of prospectively collected clinical samples from patients at high risk for invasive aspergillosis (IA) and from subjects at high risk for IA with potentially interfering medical conditions.]]> Links section]]> <![CDATA[Twelve new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A new article entitled: "Contribution of the (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan assay for diagnosis of invasive fungal infections" was added to the diagnosis section]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[An article: "The pathology of pulmonary disorders due to Aspergillus spp." has been added to the review section]]> Review section]]> <![CDATA[Many images of various tissue lesions, observed in the Magellanic penguin with severe aspergillosis, have been added to the vet and plant images section. ]]> Vet and plant images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Extensive article plus all supplementary data added entitled 'Genomic islands in the pathogenic filamentous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus.']]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[Addition of a complete new genomic sequence for A. fumigatus pathogenic strain A11963 (formerly CEA10) to our website at CADRE]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[A metabolite called Folipastatin, a new compound isolated from A. unguis has been added to the metabolites section.]]> Mycotoxins section]]> <![CDATA[Seven new articles have been added to the article section]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Two new review articles have been added to the review section]]> Review section]]> <![CDATA[An article entitled "Multilocus sequence typing of the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus" has been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[An article entitled "Reappraisal of the Serum (1-->3)-beta-D-Glucan Assay for the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections-A Study Based on Autopsy Cases from 6 Years" has been added to the diagnosis section]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA["Revised Definitions of Invasive Fungal Disease from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer/Invasive Fungal Infections Cooperative Group and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Mycoses Study Group (EORTC/MSG) Consensus Group" is now available in the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Eight new articles have been added to the article section.]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[A review article entitled: "Fungal brain infections" has been added to the review section]]> Review section]]> <![CDATA[An article "Development of an immuno-chromatographic lateral flow device for the rapid serodiagnosis of invasive aspergillosis" has been added to the diagnosis section.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Endoscopic examination: Typical image of an external otitis involving Aspergillus niger]]> Education (Clinical videos) section]]> <![CDATA[Sea Fans - a series of underwater videos of a team surveying aspergillus infection and destruction of sea fans near Key West Florida]]> Education (Video clips) section]]> <![CDATA[A description of the histopathology of aspergillosis in a lung section (2 clips)]]> Education (Video clips) section]]> <![CDATA[CADRE (a major resource of Aspergillus genome sequences including 7 entire genome sequences) is merging with the Aspergillus Website. The Genomics section is to be renamed 'Aspergillus Genomes' to accomodate this change and will be redesigned to enable all of the new information (a quarter of a billion base pairs and thousands of genes)]]> Genomics section]]> <![CDATA[The addition of two movies supported by The Environmental Protection Agency (USA) on identifying and protecting against major threats to indoor air quality - including moulds.]]> Air Quality section]]> <![CDATA[Endoscopic Treatment of Allergic Fungal Maxillary Sinusitis]]> Education (Clinical videos) section]]> <![CDATA[Two new articles have been added to the article section: 1. "Effects on patients with asthma of eradicating visible indoor mould: a randomised controlled trial" 2. "Hallucinations during voriconazole therapy"]]> Library (Articles) section]]> <![CDATA[Invasive cutaneous aspergillosis in a child with burns.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Severe invasive Aspergillus sinusitis in a 2 year-old patient with acute myeloid leukaemia (Paediatric).]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[ A new case history of a patient with Severe Asthma with Fungal Sensitisation and treated with itraconazole can be found in the case histories section (case 70)]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA["Man dies after inhaling fungal spores from garden compost" was reported in The Guardian on Friday 13th June. The news item refers to a case report just published in The Lancet of a 47 year old man in previously good health - who inhaled large quantities of fungal spores from decaying compost. The patient was seriously ill with breathing difficulties and subsequently died of renal failure. Tests subsequently revealed that he had developed acute aspergillosis and Aspergillus fumigatus was cultured from sputum samples. Click link to view case.]]> <![CDATA[A case of chronic invasive sinus aspergillosis in a non-immunocompromised patient with images. ]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[Users can now search & browse the website in a new way - Cloud searching. Especially useful for those who want to browse around a particular subject, cloud searching provides heirarchical layers of keywords allowing the user to drill down to a subject of interest in a few clicks. Watch the instructional video and then try it!]]> Search section]]> <![CDATA[A series of articles have been added to the Diagnosis section which cover prevalence of ABPA in a variety of populations.]]> Diagnosis section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Damp Indoor Spaces and Health (2004) Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Institute of Medicine (IOM)]]> Library (Books) section]]> <![CDATA[ A new case history -case 072- has been added to the case section entitled -Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis with adenocarcioma of the lung and serology consistent with ABPA.]]> Case histories section]]> <![CDATA[The American Academy of Microbiology has released its newest colloquium report, “The Fungal Kingdom: Diverse and Essential Roles in Earth’s Ecosystem.” The report is the product of a colloquium convened by the Academy in November 2007, where experts in mycology, medicine, plant pathogens, and ecology discussed the current state of research in mycology and compiled a list of specific recommendations for future work. ]]> <![CDATA[Images of a patient who developed voriconazole blistering on her hands when exposed to sunlight, can be seen in the medical images section of the image library.]]> Medical images section|(Registration required)]]> <![CDATA[Recent additions to the Aspergillus Hall of Fame section include Gabriel Segretain and Edouard Drouhet (two of the co-founders of ISHAM), Margaret Church and John Hughes Bennett]]>