Aspergillus flavus
Last revised by Dr Jeremy Jones ◉ on 20 Sep 2021
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Jones, J. Aspergillus flavus. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 20 Aug 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-13556
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22 Apr 2011 by Dr Jeremy Jones ◉
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- A. flavus
Aspergillus flavus is a fungus and one of the species of Aspergillus that is common in the environment and responsible for pathology in humans.
It is the second most common cause of pulmonary aspergillosis (after Aspergillus fumigatus) and can additionally cause corneal, otomycotic, and nasoorbital infections. Many strains produce significant quantities of aflatoxin which is acutely toxic and carcinogenic. A. flavus spores are also allergenic.
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References
- 1. Klich MA. Aspergillus flavus: the major producer of aflatoxin. Mol. Plant Pathol. 2007;8 (6): 713-22. doi:10.1111/j.1364-3703.2007.00436.x - Pubmed citation
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