Aspergillus terreus Species Complex.

Infections due to species are an acute threat to human health; members of the section are the most frequently occurring agents, but depending on the local epidemiology, representatives of section or section are the second or third most important. species complex is of great interest, as it is usually amphotericin B resistant and displays notable differences in immune interactions in comparison to . The latest epidemiological surveys show an increased incidence of as well as an expanding clinical spectrum (chronic infections) and new groups of at-risk patients being affected. Hallmarks of these non- invasive mold infections are high potential for tissue invasion, dissemination, and possible morbidity due to mycotoxin production. We seek to review the microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of species complex, address clinical characteristics, and highlight the underlying mechanisms of amphotericin B resistance. Selected topics will contrast key elements of with . We provide a comprehensive resource for clinicians dealing with fungal infections and researchers working on pathogenesis, aiming to bridge the emerging translational knowledge and future therapeutic challenges on this opportunistic pathogen.