B44.7: Disseminated aspergillosis
Disseminated aspergillosis is a severe form of infection caused by a type of fungus known as Aspergillus. This condition is most likely to occur in people with weakened immune systems such as those receiving cancer treatment, organ transplant recipients, or individuals with AIDS. The condition ‘disseminated’ means that the infection has spread beyond the initial site to other parts of the body. As such, disseminated aspergillosis can impact multiple organs, and often affects the lungs, skin, and brain. Common symptoms may include fever, chest pain, cough, breathlessness, and skin lesions. Depending on which organ it affects, additional symptoms may occur. It is important to note that timely medical intervention is crucial as this is a serious condition that can progress rapidly.
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