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What is Aspergillus spp. antigen extract used for suspected?
What is Aspergillus spp. antigen extract used for suspected?
- Allergic rhinitis
- Pneumonia
- Eczema
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (correct)
Which method is probably the most commonly used for detecting antibodies to fungi?
Which method is probably the most commonly used for detecting antibodies to fungi?
- Double-immunodiffusion (correct)
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Polymerase chain reaction
- Western blotting
When is skin testing for diagnosing fungal infection valuable?
When is skin testing for diagnosing fungal infection valuable?
- When the patient has a history of reactive skin test
- When the patient has a history of allergic asthma
- When the patient has a history of atopic dermatitis
- When the patient has a history of nonreactive skin test (correct)
What is one problem with serologic assays in diagnosing fungal infections?
What is one problem with serologic assays in diagnosing fungal infections?
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