Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay intended for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies against Aspergillus fumigatus in human serum or plasma (citrate, heparin).
Disease: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, aspergilloma, invasive aspergillosis
Symptoms: Wheezing, blood/brownish plugs in sputum, fever, often asymptomatic; hemoptysis may occur. Variable and nonspecific: fever, chest pain, cough, malaise, weight loss, dyspnea
Mechanism of Infection: Inhalation of fungus spores