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Research reveals how a fungal infection triggers inflammation – ScienceDaily

[ad_1] Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have identified the mechanisms underlying the activation of the inflammasome caused by infection with the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. Fungal infection, particularly with A. fumigatus, is a leading cause of infection-associated deaths in people with compromised immune systems. The work provides clues …

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