Abstract
We assessed Calcofluor white staining, Aspergillus polymerase chain reaction, and a galactomannan enzyme immunoassay for diagnosis of fungal infection with use of computed tomography-guided percutaneous lung biopsy specimens obtained from 61 patients. The sensitivity and specificity of computerized tomography, Aspergillus polymerase chain reaction, and galactomannan enzyme immunoassay were 100% and 50%, 100% and 86%, and 88% and 94%, respectively.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
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Aspergillus / genetics*
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Benzenesulfonates
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Biopsy / methods*
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Contrast Media
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False Positive Reactions
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Female
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Galactose / analogs & derivatives
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Immunoenzyme Techniques / methods
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Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis*
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Male
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Mannans / analysis*
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Middle Aged
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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Prospective Studies
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
Substances
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Benzenesulfonates
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Contrast Media
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Mannans
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galactomannan
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C.I. Fluorescent Brightening Agent 28
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Galactose