Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The common fungal causes of lung infection.

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Respiratory fungal infections are a serious threat to patients, especially with compromised immune functions like in patients with HIV-AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Some of the major pulmonary fungal pathogens can result in severe life-threatening diseases.

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