Usefulness of (1, 3) ß-D-glucan detection in bronchoalveolar lavage samples in Pneumocystis pneumonia and Pneumocystis pulmonary colonization
C Damiani, S Le Gal, N Goin, P Di Pizio… - Journal de Mycologie …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective of the study Recent data demonstrate the usefulness of (1, 3) ß-d-glucan (BG)
detection in serum samples to distinguish patients developing Pneumocystis pneumonia
and patients who are colonized by the fungus. In contrast, data of BG detection in
bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples from these patient populations are still rare. Patients
In this context, we determined BG levels in BAL samples from 11 Pneumocystis pneumonia
(PCP) patients, 10 colonized patients, and 24 Pneumocystis-uninfected patients. Materials …
detection in serum samples to distinguish patients developing Pneumocystis pneumonia
and patients who are colonized by the fungus. In contrast, data of BG detection in
bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples from these patient populations are still rare. Patients
In this context, we determined BG levels in BAL samples from 11 Pneumocystis pneumonia
(PCP) patients, 10 colonized patients, and 24 Pneumocystis-uninfected patients. Materials …