Interpretation of results of PCR and B-D-glucan for the diagnosis of Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in immunocompromised adults with acute respiratory failure

Interpretation of results of PCR and B-D-glucan for the diagnosis of Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in immunocompromised adults with acute respiratory failure

Abstract Background The accuracy of a diagnostic test depends on its intrinsic characteristics and the disease incidence. This study aims to depict post-test probability of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PJP), according to results of PCR and Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) tests in patients with acute respiratory fail...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Laure Calvet, Virginie Lemiale, Djamel Mokart, Schellongowski Peter, Pickkers Peter, Alexande Demoule, Sangeeta Mehta, Achille Kouatchet, Jordi Rello, Philippe Bauer, Ignacio Martin-Loeches, Amelie Seguin, Victoria Metaxa, Magali Bisbal, Elie Azoulay, Michael Darmon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-07-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
PCR
Beta-D glucan
Pneumocystis pneumonia; sensitivity
Specificity
Post test probability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-024-01337-8

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-024-01337-8

Similar Items