Allergy, Individual Marker, Microorganism Aspergillus Fumigatus (Fungus)
Understanding Allergy, Individual Marker, Microorganism Aspergillus Fumigatus (Fungus)
What is Allergy, Individual Marker, Microorganism Aspergillus Fumigatus (Fungus)?
Allergy, Individual Marker, Aspergillus Fumigatus test helps detect allergies against aspergillus fumigatus, the most common fungus in our environment. This test measures IgE antibodies in the blood against this fungus. This is a widely used test for diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), asthma with fungal sensitisation, invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), severe allergy with fungal sensitisation (SAFS), or chronic cavitating pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA). Common fungal allergy symptoms include fever, cough with mucus or blood, difficulty breathing, etc. For prevention, avoid excessive dusty locations like construction sites. Individuals with weak immune systems or mould allergies should avoid activities like gardening. If exposure to airborne dust or mould is likely, consider wearing a face mask.
Interpreting Allergy, Individual Marker, Microorganism Aspergillus Fumigatus (Fungus) results
Interpretations
* If your total IgE level is increased, it usually indicates that you are suffering from one or more allergies. Sometimes, increased levels are also associated with parasitic infections. * An elevated IgE indicates an allergic process but does not indicate what a person is allergic to. In general, the greater the number of things a person is allergic to, the higher is the IgE level.
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