National Aspergillosis Centre

Aspergillosis is an infection caused by Aspergillus, a common type of mold found in the environment. While this mold is generally harmless to healthy people, it can cause infections in individuals with weakened immune systems or preexisting lung conditions. There are several types of aspergillosis, ranging from mild allergic reactions to severe, life-threatening infections. The National Aspergillosis Centre is an NHS highly specialised commissioned service covering the whole of the UK.
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The National Aspergillosis Centre provides specialist expertise in the diagnosis and management of aspergillosis and other diseases caused by or associated with Aspergillus.

The National Aspergillosis Centre at MFT

The UK National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) is based at our renowned North West Lung Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital. It is part of the Infectious Diseases service and provides specialist expertise in the diagnosis and management of aspergillosis.

In 2009, NAC was commissioned by the Department of Health to provide long-term care for patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). Since then, the Centre has developed extensive clinical, diagnostic and research expertise in CPA and other forms of aspergillosis. Specialist diagnostic testing, monitoring and research help support the development and delivery of high-quality care for people affected by these conditions.

For comprehensive patient and carer information about aspergillosis, treatment, living with the condition and support, visit aspergillosis.org.

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