T helper 2 cytokine analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage in the murine model of allergic broncho pulmonary aspergillosis

ABSTRACT

Background and Aims: aspergillus fumigatus is a sporadic fungus that causes different infections and allergies in immunocompromised patients. The allergic disease caused by this fungus is called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis [ABPA]. ABPA is considered important in atopic and immunocompromised individuals, which can result in inflammation and epithelial damage. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the T helper [Th] 2 responses in a ABPA murine model by measuring the main cytokines involved in Th2