The species that is the most common cause of aspergillosis in humans and birds. It is found in soil and manure.
A heat-tolerant fungus that thrives in soils and manure, known for infecting various organs such as the ear, nose, and lungs in humans and animals, and is notably a primary pathogen in birds. Inhalation of its spores, especially in environments like contaminated barley dust, can lead to a condition known as malt worker’s lung. Interestingly, cultures of this fungus have been found to produce various antibiotics, including fumagillin and helvolic acid, highlighting its significance not only in the field of pathology but also in pharmaceutical research and development.