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Detection of (1→3)-β- d -Glucan as an Adjunct to Diagnosis in a Mixed Population with Uncommon Proven Invasive Fungal Diseases or with an Unusual Clinical Presentation

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This single-center observational prospective study evaluated the performance of (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan as an adjunct diagnostic tool in 12 patients with proven invasive fungal disease with different risk factors. The infections were due to either uncommon fungal pathogens such as dematiaceous molds (Scedosporium apiospermum, Alternaria infectoria, and Cladosporium macrocarpum) and hyaline septate molds (Fusarium solani and Blastoschizomyces capitatus) or Aspergillus spp. with unusual clinical presentations.

Source: Clinical and Vaccine Immunology

DOI: 10.1128/cvi.00009-09

Authors: María Soledad Cuétara, Almudena Alhambra, María Dolores Moragues, Ernesto González-Elorza, José Pontón, Amalia del Palacio

Institutions: University of the Basque Country, Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre, Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Pfizer, Eusko Jaurlaritza, Instituto de Salud Carlos III