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S Dao, S Diallo, I Maiga

    Le Mali Medical
    |July 21, 2009
    PubMed
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    A 77-year-old man with hemoptysis was diagnosed with pulmonary aspergillosis. Despite initial negative tests for tuberculosis and aspergillus, highly positive aspergillary serology confirmed the diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • A 77-year-old male presented with hemoptysis, fever, and crackles.
    • History of tuberculosis, initially suspected but later ruled out by bacilloscopy.
    • Negative initial investigations for Aspergillus species in sputum.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the cause of hemoptysis in a patient with a history of tuberculosis.
    • To determine the underlying pulmonary condition despite initial negative diagnostic tests.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical presentation assessment including fever and respiratory auscultation.
    • Diagnostic procedures: bacilloscopy for tuberculosis, sputum analysis for Aspergillus, and pulmonary X-ray.
    • Serological testing for aspergillosis.

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    High-throughput Fluorometric Measurement of Potential Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities
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    Published on: November 15, 2013

    Main Results:

    • Tuberculosis was excluded via bacilloscopy.
    • Pulmonary X-ray showed a retractile opacity in the right lung.
    • Initial amoxicillin treatment was ineffective.
    • Highly positive aspergillary serology confirmed pulmonary aspergillosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Pulmonary aspergillosis can present insidiously, mimicking other respiratory infections.
    • Aspergillary serology is a crucial diagnostic tool when initial investigations are inconclusive.
    • Prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management of pulmonary aspergillosis.