Aspergillus Fumigatus Collection

Aspergillus fumigatus: A Tenacious Foe in Fungal Infections 🍎🔬 Under the scanning electron microscope (SEM

Aspergillus Fumigatus Collection: Phagocytosis of fungal spores, SEM

Phagocytosis of fungal spores, SEM
Phagocytosis of a fungus spore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil (blue) phagocytosing (engulfing and destroying) spores from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red)

Aspergillus Fumigatus Collection: Phagocytosis of fungus spores, SEM

Phagocytosis of fungus spores, SEM
Phagocytosis of fungus spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spores from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red) being phagocytosed (engulfed and destroyed) by a dendritic cell (brown)

Aspergillus Fumigatus Collection: Phagocytosis of a fungus spore, SEM

Phagocytosis of a fungus spore, SEM
Phagocytosis of a fungus spore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spore from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red) being phagocytosed (engulfed and destroyed)

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Aspergillus fumigatus: A Tenacious Foe in Fungal Infections 🍎🔬 Under the scanning electron microscope (SEM), we witness a captivating dance between our immune system and this elusive invader. Aspergillus fumigatus, a common airborne mold, releases tiny, cigar-shaped spores that can penetrate deep into our lungs 🫁. Our brave phagocytes, including neutrophils and macrophages, leap into action, extending their pseudopodia to engulf the spores in a process called phagocytosis 🛠️. This heroic act traps the spores within a membrane-bound vesicle, preventing them from causing further harm. But Aspergillus fumigatus is not one to give up easily. It produces a variety of enzymes and toxins to evade the phagocytic defenses and establish an infection 😱. The battle continues as our immune system rallies to combat this tenacious foe, ensuring our bodies remain protected against the onslaught of these microscopic adversaries.