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Diagnostics
- Galactomannan (GM): serum + BAL; pip-tazo false+
- β-D-glucan: nonspecific (IA + Candida + PJP)
- Tissue hyphae 45° branching with septations
- Chest CT: halo sign (early) + air crescent (recovery)
Treatment
- Voriconazole first-line invasive (TDM 1-5.5 mg/L)
- Isavuconazole alternative (linear PK, less toxic)
- Liposomal AmB for severe / intolerance / A. terreus
- 6-12+ weeks duration; reduce immunosuppression
- Combination (vor + echinocandin) for severe (controversial)
- Surgery for localized / hemoptysis
Resistance
- TR34/L98H mutation (CYP51A) â azole-resistant Aspergillus
- Netherlands â Asia â Europe â USA expanding
- Agricultural fungicide selection
- Liposomal AmB, isavuconazole alternatives; olorofim Phase 3
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- Neutropenic + fever + halo sign / air crescent â empirical voriconazole + BAL GM
- Asthma + recalcitrant + central bronchiectasis + high IgE â ABPA workup
- Post-TB cavity + hemoptysis + crescent sign â aspergilloma â surgical / embolization
- ICU + COVID-19 + clinical deterioration + steroid use â CAPA â BAL GM