Sputum Galactomannan Has Utility in the Diagnosis of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Diagnosis of pulmonary aspergillosis (PA), a fungal disease caused by <i>Aspergillus species,</i> is challenging since symptoms are unspecific. The galactomannan (antigen secreted by <i>Aspergillus species</i>) test in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid is a valuable diagnost...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/2/188 |