Indirect immunofluorescence test for the detection of Aspergillus fumigatus antibodies.
An indirect immunofluorescence test was both sensitive and specific in detecting IgG antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus. The test revealed a significant increase in titre of antibodies in patients with the allergic or mycetomal forms of pulmonary aspergillosis.
D000908:Antibodies, Fungal / Q000032:analysis*; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000276:immunology*; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis
D000908:Antibodies, Fungal; D007070:Immunoglobulin A