Can Aspergillus fumigatus conidia cause false-positive results in the galactomannan enzyme immunoassay test?

Can Aspergillus fumigatus conidia cause false-positive results in the galactomannan enzyme immunoassay test?

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Several factors can cause false-positive results in the galactomannan (GM) test; however, others remain unknown. Presently, the impact of airborne contamination by Aspergillus conidia during enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) remains uninvestigated. METHODS: We stud...

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Main Authors: Ângela Leitzke Cabana, Josiara Furtado Mendes, Gabriel Baracy Klafke, Tchana Martinez Brandolt, Aryse Martins Melo, Mário Carlos Araújo Meireles, Melissa Orzechowski Xavier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Invasive aspergillosis
Diagnosis
Platelia® Aspergillus EIA
Galactomannan
Air quality
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