Galactomannan Detection as a Tool for the Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Aspergillosis in 2 Immunocompetent Patients

Serum galactomannan antigen detection was used for the diagnosis and follow-up of cardiac aspergillosis after surgery in 2 nonneutropenic patients. The galactomannan index, developed in response to surgical and antifungal therapies, could prove to be a valuable method for the diagnosis and follow-up...

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Published in:Clinical infectious diseases 2008-12, Vol.47 (11), p.e90-e92
Main Authors: García-Rodríguez, Julio, García-Guereta, Luis, De Pablos, Manuela, Burgueros, Margarita, Borches, Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Antigens, Fungal - blood
Aspergillosis - diagnosis
Aspergillus
Biomarkers
Child
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Diseases - diagnosis
Humans
Male
Mannans - blood
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Summary:Serum galactomannan antigen detection was used for the diagnosis and follow-up of cardiac aspergillosis after surgery in 2 nonneutropenic patients. The galactomannan index, developed in response to surgical and antifungal therapies, could prove to be a valuable method for the diagnosis and follow-up of fungal infections in such patients.
ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1086/592977