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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:

Chest X-ray

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

References

  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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