[Evaluation of the lateral flow Aspergillus assay for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis, experience in a university hospital].

Journal: Revista chilena de infectologia : organo oficial de la Sociedad Chilena de Infectologia
PMID: 30725006

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The incidence of invasive aspergillosis is increasing. Its diagnosis is based on clinical and microbiological criteria which include the determination of serological markers such as galactomannan. Recently, the Aspergillus lateral flow device, an inmunocromatograph assay has been described for its diagnosis.

Authors

  • Ignacio Delama
    Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas del adulto, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
  • Paulette Legarraga
    Departamento de Laboratorios Clínicos, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
  • Tamara González
    Servicio de Laboratorios Clínicos, Red de Salud UC-CHRISTUS, Santiago, Chile.
  • Patricia García
    Departamento de Laboratorios Clínicos, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
  • Ricardo Rabagliati
    Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas del adulto, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

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