Abstract
The Platelia Aspergillus assay tested positive in 8 of 11 patients with disseminated histoplasmosis. While other available methods for diagnosis have several drawbacks, this cross-reactivity is particularly valuable in the perspective of practitioners outside the USA who cannot use the test detecting antigen of Histoplasma capsulatum.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antigens, Fungal / blood
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Antigens, Fungal / immunology
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Aspergillus / isolation & purification*
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Cross Reactions
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Female
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HIV Infections / complications
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Histoplasma
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Histoplasmosis / diagnosis*
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Histoplasmosis / etiology
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Histoplasmosis / microbiology
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Humans
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Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects
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Liver Transplantation / adverse effects
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Male
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Mannans
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Middle Aged