Table 2.
Diagnostic criteria for ABPA by the international society for human and animal mycology (ISHAM) (2013).7
| Baseline conditions: asthma and/or cystic fibrosis. | |
|---|---|
| Mandatory criteria: | |
| 1. IgE specific to A. fumigatus (OR) | >0.35 kU/L |
| 2. A positive skin test against A. fumigatus (AND) | |
| 3. Total serum IgE | >1000 UI/mL |
| Other criteria (at least 2 must be present) | |
| 1. IgG against A. fumigatus (OR) | >27 mg/L |
| 2. Radiological changes typical of ABPA (OR) • Central and proximal cylindrical bronchiectasis • Alterations predominantly in the upper lobe • Nodules • Atelectasis • Air trapping |
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| 3. Total eosinophil count | >500 cells/UL |
ABPA, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.