What e the symptoms of aspergillosis?
The most common symptoms of aspergillosis are pain in this sinuses, nose, or ear canal; facial swelling; cough and difficulty breathing; chest pain; and fever and night sweats. Aspergillosis affecting the deeper tissues makes a person very ill. Symptoms include fever, chills, shock, delirium, and blood clots. The person may develop kidney failure, liver failure (causing jaundice), and breathing difficulties. Death can occur quickly. Aspergillus infection of the ear (called otomycosis), can produce itching and a discharge, sometimes noticed as a spot on the pillow. Fungal infection of the cornea of the eye in a susceptible person can result in blindness, if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
