Standardization of IgG diagnostic cutoff in Nigerians

Standardization of IgG diagnostic cutoff in Nigerians

Background and objectives: Commercial Aspergillus IgG antibody assays have become pivotal in the current diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). However, diagnostic cutoffs have been found to vary from manufactures’ recommendations in different settings. This study aimed to establish the...

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Main Authors:	Rita O. Oladele, Akaninyene A. Otu, Oluwaseyi J. Balogun, Oladayo M. Babalola, Augustina O. Nwosu, Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo, Titilayo Gbajabiamila, Nicholas K. Irurhe, Samuel A. Fayemiwo, Shuwaram A. Shettima, Nkolika Stella Uwaezuoke, Chinagozi Precious Edwin, Toyese Stephen Ayanbeku, Joy U. Okaa, Charles John Elikwu, David W. Denning, Phyllis J. Kanki, Folasade T. Ogunsola
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2021-10-01
Series:	Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361211050158

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