Efficacy of galactomannan antigen in the Platelia Aspergillus enzyme immunoassay for diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis in liver transplant recipients

J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Jan;42(1):435-8. doi: 10.1128/JCM.42.1.435-438.2004.

Abstract

The utility of galactomannan antigen for diagnosing invasive aspergillosis was evaluated in 154 liver transplant recipients. Sample agreement was 98.5%, and patient specificity was 87%. Galactomannan positivity correlated with mortality, even when controlled for the number of tests performed. Whether galactomannan positivity identifies a subgroup at risk for poor outcome warrants further evaluation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Galactose / analogs & derivatives
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Mannans / analysis*
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Mannans
  • galactomannan
  • Galactose