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Aspergillosis Immunology
Study findings from L.J. Wheat et al broaden understanding of aspergillosis immunology
June 17th, 2008
A report, 'Diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis by galactomannan antigenemia detection using an enzyme immunoassay,' is newly published data in European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. "Invasive aspergillosis is a serious and often fatal infection in patients who are neutropenic or have undergone solid organ or stem cell transplantation. Delayed diagnosis and therapy may lead to poor outcomes," scientists in the United States report. "Diagnosis may be facilitated by a test for galactomannan antigen detection using an enzyme immunoassay. Other rapid methods for diagnosis include (1-- >3)-beta-D: -glucan determination and polymerase chain...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-06-17)
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