Role of the Aspergillus-Specific IgG and IgM Test in the Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Conclusions A serum Aspergillus-specific IgG test is a valuable tool for the serologic diagnosis of CPA and SAIA, while an Aspergillus-specific IgM test is only modestly specific for the diagnosis of SAIA. Overall, the Aspergillus-specific IgG test is more valuable compared to IgM for the treatment duration monitoring.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01438

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - June 24, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research