| Literature DB >> 24371756 |
Zaw Min1, John W Baddley2, Jorge M Rodriguez1, Stephen A Moser3, Mukesh Patel4.
Abstract
Non-invasive assays are increasingly being used in patients with suspected fungal infections. Limitations to these tests include limited sensitivity, specificity, and cross reactivity with other fungal pathogens. Herein we report a case of disseminated histoplasmosis producing a false positive serum and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) Aspergillus galactomannan assays. This test may have a role in the evaluation of patients with suspected histoplasmosis in settings where Histoplasma antigen testing is not widely available.Entities:
Keywords: Aspergillosis; Aspergillus galactomannan assay; Cross-reactivity; HIV/AIDS; Histoplasmosis
Year: 2012 PMID: 24371756 PMCID: PMC3854635 DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2012.10.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Mycol Case Rep ISSN: 2211-7539