Abstract
We report a case of Listeria monocytogenes bacteremia in a leukemic patient having a positive assay for aspergillus galactomannan (GM), although no evidence of aspergillosis was found. Supernatant obtained from L. monocytogenes strain suspension was reactive with GM-assay. L. monocytogenes produces a soluble antigen that is cross-reactive with Aspergillus GM.
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MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Antigens, Fungal / blood*
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Aspergillosis / diagnosis
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Aspergillus / chemistry*
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Bacteremia / drug therapy
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Bacteremia / microbiology*
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Cross Reactions
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Galactose / analogs & derivatives
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Humans
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Leukemia / drug therapy
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Leukemia / immunology
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Leukemia / microbiology
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Listeria monocytogenes / immunology*
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Listeria monocytogenes / isolation & purification
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Male
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Mannans / analysis
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Mannans / immunology*
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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Antigens, Fungal
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Mannans
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galactomannan
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Galactose