Abstract
False-positive tests for Aspergillus galactomannan have been reported in neutropenic patients. We failed to detect any circulating antigen during the 2 weeks following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation of 12 patients who had severe mucositis but were unable to eat.
MeSH terms
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Antigens, Fungal / blood*
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Antigens, Fungal / immunology
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Aspergillosis / immunology*
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Aspergillus / immunology*
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False Positive Reactions
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Female
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Galactose / analogs & derivatives
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
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Humans
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Male
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Mannans / blood*
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Mannans / immunology
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Parenteral Nutrition, Total*
Substances
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Antigens, Fungal
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Mannans
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galactomannan
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Galactose