New serological markers in medical mycology: (1,3) –B-D-glucan and Aspergillus galactomannan

Invasive fungal infections present a great challenge in modern medicine. The recent development of serologic markers represents a clear advance in the field. Two serological tests have been developed: (1,3)-β-D glucan and Aspergillus galactomannan. This review discusses highlights of both tests.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Ostrosky Zeichner, Luis, Vitale, Roxana Gabriela, Nucci, Marcio
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2012
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/197789
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/197789
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:ASPERGILLUS GALACTOMANNAN
FUNGAL INFECTIONS
SEROLOGICAL TESTS
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/3.3
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/3
Descripción
Sumario:Invasive fungal infections present a great challenge in modern medicine. The recent development of serologic markers represents a clear advance in the field. Two serological tests have been developed: (1,3)-β-D glucan and Aspergillus galactomannan. This review discusses highlights of both tests.