The Accuracy of Serum Galactomannan Assay in Diagnosing Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Galactomannan (GM) antigen is an aspergillus specific antigen that is released during the growth phase of invasive aspergillosis. We aimed to find the optimum cut-off and accuracy of serum Galactomannan assay in immunocompromised patients. Immunocompromised patients diagnosed with invasive pulmonar...

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Main Authors: Shokooh Azam Sarrafzadeh, Ali Hoseinpoor Rafati, Maryam Ardalan, Davood Mansouri, Payam Tabarsi, Zahra Pourpak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2010-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
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Online Access:https://ijaai.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijaai/article/view/280