The global impact of Aspergillus infection on COPD.

Emily E HammondCharles S McDonaldJørgen VestboDavid William Denning

Published in: BMC pulmonary medicine (2020)

The prevalence of COPD is much higher than previously estimated. Overall COPD mortality may be higher than estimated and IA probably contributes to many deaths. Improved rapid diagnosis of IA using culture and non-culture based techniques is required in COPD hospital admissions to reduce mortality.

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