Prednisone and Aspergillus test positive - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aspergillus test positive is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Spiriva, and have Cytomegalovirus infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aspergillus test positive when taking Prednisone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 628,814 people who have side effects when taking Prednisone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prednisone?

Prednisone has active ingredients of prednisone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 636,827 Prednisone users. Check the latest studies of Prednisone.

What is Aspergillus test positive?

Aspergillus test positive is found to be associated with 89 drugs and 154 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aspergillus test positive.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 37 people (0.01%) have Aspergillus test positive.

Could Prednisone cause Aspergillus test positive?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Aspergillus test positive? *

What is the gender of people who have Aspergillus test positive when taking Prednisone? *

female: 61.11 %
male: 38.89 %

What is the age of people who have Aspergillus test positive when taking Prednisone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Aspergillus test positive? *

Drug Ineffective: 18 people, 48.65%
Blood Immunoglobulin E Increased: 15 people, 40.54%
Chest X-Ray Abnormal: 15 people, 40.54%
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Allergic (allergic lung disorder caused by aspergillus fungi): 15 people, 40.54%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 15 people, 40.54%
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds): 14 people, 37.84%
Fever: 6 people, 16.22%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 13.51%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 13.51%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 4 people, 10.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cytomegalovirus Infection: 4 people, 10.81%
Glomerulonephritis Proliferative (a disorder of the glomeruli (glomerulonephritis), or small blood vessels in the kidneys): 2 people, 5.41%
Thrombocytosis: 2 people, 5.41%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 5.41%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 2 people, 5.41%
Monoclonal Gammopathy: 2 people, 5.41%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 1 person, 2.70%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 1 person, 2.70%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.70%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 1 person, 2.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on prednisone (the active ingredients of Prednisone) and Prednisone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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