Catalog
Malt worker lung
Link to WHO Definition
Malt worker lung – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/553164358
A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by the fungi Aspergillus clavatus or Aspergillus fumigatus. This disease commonly presents with fever, chills, fatigue, weight loss, cough, headache, myalgia, or shortness of breath. Transmission is by inhalation of fungal spores. Confirmation is by identification of Aspergillus in a sputum, blood, or skin sample.