ASPERGILLOSIS





Definition:

  1. [noun] severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
    Synonyms: brooder pneumonia

  2. [noun] an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs

  3. [noun] disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs

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