(1, 3)-beta-D-Glucan in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid: a useful biomarker in diagnosis of invasive pulmonary infection caused by Hormographiella aspergillata?

(1, 3)-beta-D-Glucan in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid: a useful biomarker in diagnosis of invasive pulmonary infection caused by Hormographiella aspergillata?

Abstract Hormographiella aspergillata is a rare hyaline mold causing invasive fungal infection in humans, until the frequent use of antifungal prophylaxis in immunocompromised hosts. Due to the high mortality of H. aspergillata infection, early recognition and treatment are crucial. Previous case re...

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Main Authors: Haiyan Ye, Jinhui He, Jing Huang, Patrick Chu, Junru Liu, Rosana Wing-Shan Poon, Fanfan Xing, Simon Kam-Fai Lo, Ricky Wing-Tong Lau, Jasper Fuk-Woo Chan, Susanna Kar-Pui Lau, Kelvin Hei-Yeung Chiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
Subjects:
Hormographiella aspergillata
(1,3)-beta-D-Glucan
Invasive fungal infection
Amphotericin B
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13000-024-01589-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13000-024-01589-9

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