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Aspergillosis

Treatment: The goal of treatment is to control symptomatic infection. A fungus ball usually does not require treatment unless bleeding into the lung tissue is associated with the infection, then surgical removal is required. Invasive aspergillosis is treated with several weeks of intravenous amphotericin B, an antifungal medication. Itraconazole or voriconazole can also be used. Text Continues Below Endocarditis caused by Aspergillus is treated by surgical removal of the infected heart valves and long-term amphotericin B therapy. Allergic aspergillosis is treated with oral prednisone. Some people may benefit from allergy desensitization. Antifungal agents do not help people with allergic aspergillosis. Expectations (prognosis): Gradual improvement is seen in patients with allergic aspergillosis. Invasive aspergillosis may resist drug treatment and progress to death. The underlying disease and immune status of a person with invasive aspergillosis will also affect the overall prognosis. Complications: Amphotericin B can cause kidney impairment and severely unpleasant side effects. Invasive lung disease can cause massive bleeding from the lung. Calling your health care provider: Call the health care provider if symptoms suggest this disease; if urine output becomes decreased while receiving antifungal medication; or if fever, chills, headache, or other worsening symptoms develop.

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