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When Aspergillus fumigatus Meets the Man
International audienceAspergillus fumigatus is one of the most ubiquitous opportunistic fungal pathogen, which can cause life-threatening invasive pulmonary infections in immunocompromised populations. Upon the inhalation of the A. fumigatus conidia, the encounter between the fungus and the host presents a complex interplay. This chapter will summarize the host innate immunity against A. fumigatus, and emphasize on the host immune evasion mechanisms of A. fumigatus