Serological evidence of chronic pulmonary Aspergillosis in tuberculosis patients in Kenya

Serological evidence of chronic pulmonary Aspergillosis in tuberculosis patients in Kenya

Abstract Background Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a significant risk factor for fungal infection. The cavitary lesions post PTB serves as a good reservoir for fungal colonization and subsequent infection. Furthermore, the severe immunosuppression associated with HIV and TB co-infection is another...

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Main Authors: Abdi Mohamed, Benear A. Obanda, Hannah K. Njeri, Sally N. Loroyokie, Olga M. Mashedi, Tom T. Ouko, Evangeline M. Gatumwa, Richard K. Korir, Takashi Yaguchi, Christine C. Bii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Resource limited settings
Aspergillus serology
Seroprevalence
Kenya
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07782-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07782-9

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