Everything You Need To Know About Aspergillosis

Lung Pamela R.

How to treat aspergillosis

Drugs

Doctors prescribe antifungal drugs that treat all types of aspergillosis. Oral or intravenous medications such as voriconazole can be used to treat the invasive form of aspergillosis. People with allergic reactions can use drugs that suppress the immune system such as prednisone and other antifungal drugs.

Surgery

In some cases, the fungus may lead to heart valve infections. Surgery is always needed to treat such situation to remove the infected areas and avoid spread to other parts of the body. Doctors give extensive antifungal treatment to people after the surgery. It is important to know that aspergillosis is not contagious.

Pamela R. November 22, 2021

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