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RE: Combined serological tests for pulmonary aspergillosis.

Viroj Wiwanitkit.   

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Year:  2010        PMID: 21060163      PMCID: PMC2994171          DOI: 10.4103/0256-4947.72273

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Ann Saudi Med        ISSN: 0256-4947            Impact factor:   1.526


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To the Editor: I read the recent publication by Gao et al on combined serological tests for pulmonary aspergillosis with a great interest.1 Gao et al concluded that “Combining two serological tests increased the specificity of diagnosis, but further trials are needed to prove the value of this approach.”1 First, clarification of the quality control process for the serological test in this study is necessary since this can affect interpretation of the results. In addition, I would like to add some ideas on this report. In addition to a trial on the diagnostic properties in other settings, a study on the cost effectiveness of this new approach should also be conducted. Also, there should be a diagnostic protocol for management of cases with controversial and discordant results from the combined serological tests. Indeed, the problem of cross reaction to other nonpathological Aspergillus spp should also be kept in mind when one uses the serological test for diagnosis.2 However, Lau et al suggested that “Notwithstanding the advantages of molecular tests, serological assays remain clinically useful for patient management.”3
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Review 1.  Current status and future perspectives on molecular and serological methods in diagnostic mycology.

Authors:  Anna Lau; Sharon Chen; Sue Sleiman; Tania Sorrell
Journal:  Future Microbiol       Date:  2009-11       Impact factor: 3.165

2.  Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the diagnostic value of combined serological tests.

Authors:  Xiaofang Gao; Liangan Chen; Guangrong Hu; Haiyu Mei
Journal:  Ann Saudi Med       Date:  2010 May-Jun       Impact factor: 1.526

3.  Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: a case report and comment on reliability of testing sources.

Authors:  J B Copley; J T McDonnell
Journal:  Ann Allergy       Date:  1984-07
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