| Literature DB >> 24478514 |
Jasper F W Chan1, Jade L L Teng, Iris W S Li, Sally C Y Wong, Sally S M Leung, Po-On Ho, Kelvin K W To, Susanna K P Lau, Patrick C Y Woo, Kwok-Yung Yuen.
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We report a fatal case of Schizophyllum commune empyema thoracis with cross-reactive cryptococcal antigenemia. In vitro testing confirmed the ability of the fungus to cause a positive cryptococcal antigen latex agglutination system (CALAS) test result. Such a result may lead to delay in diagnosis and treatment, as most strains of S. commune are resistant to fluconazole.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24478514 PMCID: PMC3911328 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.02770-13
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948