Aspergillus galactomannan detection: Trichoderma as a cause of positive results.
Title | Aspergillus galactomannan detection: Trichoderma as a cause of positive results. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Markantonatou, A-M., Samaras K., Yannaki E., Zachrou E., & Vyzantiadis T-A. |
Journal | Curr Microbiol |
Volume | 76 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 48-51 |
Date Published | 2019 Jan |
ISSN | 1432-0991 |
Keywords | Aspergillosis, Aspergillus, Cell Wall, DNA, Ribosomal Spacer, Immunoassay, Invasive Fungal Infections, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Mannans, Trichoderma |
Abstract | Aspergillus galactomannan immunoassay is a main diagnostic and monitoring tool in medical mycology. However, the specificity of the method can be skewered by the presence of several other fungi. Trying to diagnose a possible fungal infection of the lower respiratory tract in a haematology patient, it appeared that the fungus Trichoderma longibrachiatum is an additional probable cause of positive galactomannan results. Although, that Trichoderma is a rare but emerging pathogen in immunocompromised patients, the above information could be a caution point in the clinical evaluation of diagnostic results. |
DOI | 10.1007/s00284-018-1582-1 |
Alternate Journal | Curr Microbiol |
PubMed ID | 30310968 |