Non- <i>fumigatus</i> Aspergillus Infection Associated with a Negative Aspergillus Precipitin Test in Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Keita Takeda, Junko Suzuki, Akira Watanabe, Osamu Narumoto, Masahiro Kawashima, Yuka Sasaki, Hideaki Nagai, Katsuhiko Kamei, Hirotoshi Matsui
Abstract
Aspergillus antibody testing is key for the clinical diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) with high sensitivity. However, false-negative results in patients with CPA might be obtained, depending on the Aspergillus species.
Topics & Concepts
AspergillusPrecipitinAspergillus fumigatusAspergillosisMicrobiologyMedicineGalactomannanMycosisBiologyImmunologyAspergillus nigerFungi imperfectiAspergillomaAntibodyAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityInterstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisInfectious Diseases and Mycology