Galactomannan detection as a tool for the diagnosis and management of cardiac aspergillosis in 2 immunocompetent patients.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Serum galactomannan antigen detection was used for the diagnosis and follow-up of cardiac aspergillosis after surgery in 2 nonneutropenic patients. The galactomannan index, developed in response to surgical and antifungal therapies, could prove to be a valuable method for the diagnosis and follow-up of fungal infections in such patients.
Medical subject headings
- Antigens, Fungal
- Aspergillosis
- Heart Diseases
- Mannans