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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Healthcare providers consider risk factors, symptoms, and physical examination when diagnosing aspergillosis. They may also perform imaging tests when necessary, such as chest x-rays | |||
Tests to diagnose ''Aspergillus'' infection include: | Tests to diagnose ''Aspergillus'' infection include: | ||
* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003532.htm ''Aspergillus''] antibody test | * [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003532.htm ''Aspergillus''] antibody test | ||
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* Sputum stain and culture for ''Aspergillus'' | * Sputum stain and culture for ''Aspergillus'' | ||
* Tissue [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm biopsy] | * Tissue [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm biopsy] | ||
==Chest X-ray== | ==Chest X-ray== | ||
On [[chest X-ray]], pulmonary aspergillosis classically manifests as an [[air crescent sign]].<!-- | On [[chest X-ray]], pulmonary aspergillosis classically manifests as an [[air crescent sign]].<!-- | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Healthcare providers consider risk factors, symptoms, and physical examination when diagnosing aspergillosis. They may also perform imaging tests when necessary, such as chest x-rays
Tests to diagnose Aspergillus infection include:
- Aspergillus antibody test
- Chest x-ray
- Complete blood count
- CT scan
- Galactomannan (a molecule from the fungus that is sometimes found in the blood)
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood level
- Lung function tests
- Sputum stain and culture for Aspergillus
- Tissue biopsy
Chest X-ray
On chest X-ray, pulmonary aspergillosis classically manifests as an air crescent sign.[1]
References
- ↑ Curtis A, Smith G, Ravin C (1979). "Air crescent sign of invasive aspergillosis". Radiology. 133 (1): 17–21. PMID 472287. Unknown parameter
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