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Aspergillosis historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]; Serge Korjian M.D.

Overview

Overview

Aspergillus is an ancient mold that has first been described in animals before it was discovered to be also pathogenic in humans. The exact date of discovery of Aspergillus as a pathogenic organism is unknown.

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

  • Aspergillus is an ancient mold that has first been described in animals before it was discovered to be also pathogenic in humans.
  • The exact date of discovery of Aspergillus as a pathogenic organism is unknown.
References

References

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