Detection of Aspergillus DNA in BALF by Real-time PCR and Galactomannan Antigen for the Early Diagnosis of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis.

OBJECTIVE Studies have confirmed that real-time PCR detection of Aspergillus DNA in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) is more valuable than blood samples in the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA). The latest guidelines recommend the use of serum samples for Aspergillus antibody testing for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). However, research on CPA diagnosed by real-time PCR testing of BALF has been limited. In this study,...