Figures (2)  Tables (5)

    • Figure 1. 

      Incidence of positive probable CPA values based on various diagnostic modalities.

    • Figure 2. 

      Morphology of Aspergillus fumigatus colony grown on Sabouraud dextrose agar, showing bluish-green surface and velvety texture, consistent with the typical features of this species.

    • Characteristics Probable CPA (n = 16) Non-CPA (n = 13) p-value
      N Percentage Mean ± SD N Percentage Mean ± SD
      Gender Men 10 34.5% 10 34.5% 0.404
      Women 6 20.7% 3 10.3%
      Age (year) 51.88 ± 13.64 53.54 ± 14.86 0.756
      TB treatment duration (month) 12.0 ± 8.41 10.23 ± 5.63 0.640
      Comorbid Asthma 0 0 1 3.4% 0.259
      COPD 2 6.9% 0 0 0.186
      Diabetes mellitus 2 6.9% 1 3.4% 0.672
      Lung cancer 1 3.4% 0 0 0.359
      Malignancies other than lung 1 3.4% 0 0 0.359
      Arthritis 1 3.4% 1 3.4% 0.879
      Smoking history 5 17.2% 9 31.0% 0.042
      Symptoms Cough with sputum 12 41.4% 10 34.5% 0.904
      Hemoptysis 10 34.5% 8 27.6% 0.958
      Chest pain 13 44.8% 8 27.6% 0.238
      Shortness of breath 10 34.5% 11 37.9% 0.185
      Unusual fatigue 15 51.7% 11 37.9% 0.422

      Table 1. 

      Research sample characteristics and bivariate analysis results based on CPA incidence.

    • Diagnostic Probable CPA Sensitivity Specificity Positive predictive value Negative predictive value Accuracy
      Yes No
      ICT Positive 12 (41.4%) 1 (3.4%) 75.0% 92.31% 92.31% 75.0% 82.76%
      Negative 4 (13.8%) 12 (41.4%)
      Bold values indicate positive predictive value and accuracy as key diagnostic parameters.

      Table 2. 

      Diagnostic test of an immunochromatographic test for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.

    • Diagnostic Probable CPA Sensitivity Specificity Positive predictive value Negative predictive value Accuracy
      Yes No
      ELISA Positive 8 (27.6%) 3 (10.3%) 50.00% 76.92% 72.73% 55.56% 62.07%
      Negative 8 (27.6%) 10 (34.5%)
      Bold values indicate positive predictive value and accuracy as key diagnostic parameters.

      Table 3. 

      Diagnostic test of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.

    • Diagnostic Culture Sensitivity Specificity Positive predictive value Negative predictive value Accuracy
      Yes No
      ICT Positive 2 (6.9%) 11 (37.9%) 40.00% 54.17% 15.38% 81.25% 51.72%
      Negative 3 (10.3%) 13 (44.8%)
      Bold values indicate positive predictive value and accuracy as key diagnostic parameters.

      Table 4. 

      Diagnostic test of an immunochromatographic test against sputum culture results for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.

    • Diagnostic Culture Sensitivity Specificity Positive predictive value Negative predictive value Accuracy
      Yes No
      ELISA Positive 2 (6.9%) 9 (31.0%) 40.00% 62.50% 18.18% 83.33% 58.62%
      Negative 3 (10.3%) 15 (51.7%)
      Bold values indicate positive predictive value and accuracy as key diagnostic parameters.

      Table 5. 

      Diagnostic test of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay against sputum culture results for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.