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Revision as of 18:53, 25 July 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

On chest X-ray, pulmonary aspergillosis classically manifests as an air crescent sign.^[1]

↑ Curtis A, Smith G, Ravin C (1979). "Air crescent sign of invasive aspergillosis". Radiology. 133 (1): 17–21. PMID 472287. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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 ==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:
-* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003532.htm ''Aspergillus''] antibody test
-* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003804.htm Chest x-ray]
-* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003642.htm Complete blood count]
-* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003330.htm 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 [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm biopsy]
 ==Chest X-ray==