pulmonary cryptococcosis

Pulmonary Cryptococcosis

Pulmonary cryptococcosis is a life-threatening fungal infection caused by the Cryptococcus species, most commonly Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. These fungi primarily affect the lungs,…
pulmonary coccidioidomycosis

Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis

Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley fever, is a fungal infection caused by the Coccidioides species. This disease primarily affects the lungs but can spread…
pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis

Pulmonary Capillary Hemangiomatosis

Pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis (PCH) is an extremely rare lung disorder characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the pulmonary capillaries. This condition results…
pulmonary blastomycosis

Pulmonary Blastomycosis

Pulmonary blastomycosis is a serious fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs. Caused by the Blastomyces dermatitidis fungus, this disease is commonly found in certain…
pulmonary aspergillosis

Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Pulmonary aspergillosis refers to a spectrum of lung infections caused by the fungus Aspergillus. This condition primarily affects individuals with weakened immune systems, chronic lung…
pulmonary actinomycosis

Pulmonary Actinomycosis

Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare but serious bacterial infection that affects the lungs, primarily caused by Actinomyces species. It is a type of actinomycosis, a…