Research Keyword: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

ABPA in post-tuberculosis lung disease: A diagnostic pitfall or genuine entity?

This article addresses confusion between two Aspergillus lung infections that commonly occur after tuberculosis: ABPA and CPA. While they have overlapping symptoms and test results, they require different treatments—ABPA responds to short-term steroids while CPA needs prolonged antifungal drugs. Importantly, giving steroids for misdiagnosed CPA can be harmful, so doctors should be cautious about diagnosing ABPA in tuberculosis survivors and consider CPA instead.

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The 2024 International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM)-ABPA working group guidelines: Transforming diagnosis and management of ABPA

ABPA is a serious lung disease that develops when the body overreacts to a common fungus called Aspergillus. New international guidelines help doctors better diagnose and treat this condition, which affects many people with asthma and cystic fibrosis. The guidelines make diagnosis easier by using simpler tests and lowering the thresholds for detecting the disease, and they provide clear treatment plans depending on how severe each patient’s disease is. These updated standards are especially important in countries like India where ABPA is very common.

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Unveiling the distribution and research patterns of Aspergillus spp. in Saudi Arabia: a systematic and bibliometric analysis

This study analyzed over 50 years of research on Aspergillus fungi in Saudi Arabia by examining 520 scientific papers. Researchers found that five main Aspergillus species have been the focus of study, with A. niger being the most researched. The study shows that research has grown significantly since 2010, with Saudi universities leading the efforts, particularly King Saud University. The research is shifting from focusing mainly on medical problems to include agriculture, environment, and industrial applications.

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The 2024 International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM)-ABPA working group guidelines: Transforming diagnosis and management of ABPA

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a serious lung condition that develops when people with asthma have an allergic reaction to Aspergillus fungus. New international guidelines now provide better ways to diagnose and treat this condition, making it easier for doctors to identify ABPA early and prescribe the right treatment to prevent serious lung damage like bronchiectasis.

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An Atypical Presentation of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

A 57-year-old man without prior lung problems developed a persistent cough and breathing difficulties that didn’t respond to antibiotics. Imaging showed his lung had collapsed and fluid had accumulated around it, raising concerns about cancer. However, bronchoscopy revealed the collapse was caused by thick mucus plugs filled with Aspergillus fungus rather than cancer. After treatment with antifungal medication and steroids, the patient fully recovered with his lung re-expanding and fluid resolving.

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