Glossary of Terms

The following terms are found throughout this issue of COLUMNS - Mold. The definitions are from the 1995 edition of Mirriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary unless otherwise stated.

anaphylaxis: hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent

aspergillosis: opportunistic infections caused by Aspergillus sp and inhaled as mold conidia, leading to hyphal growth and invasion of blood vessels, hemorrhagic necrosis, infarction, and potential dissemination to other sites in susceptible patients [http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section 13/chapter158/158i.htm]

azole: azole antifungals (Fluconazole, Itraconazole and Ketoconazole) are prescription-only medications used to treat serious fungus infections that may …