Aspergillus fumigatus is a mold that is found all over the world. Unlike closely related species, it can cause serious, often fatal infections in humans. What makes A. fumigatus so dangerous? An international research team led by Gustavo Goldman from the University of São Paulo in Brazil has found clues to the cause.
Fungal spores of the mold Aspergillus fumigatus produce an enzyme that weakens the immune system retrieved 4 September 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-09-fungal-spores-mold-aspergillus-fumigatus.html
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