| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6116408 | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A 66-year-old male with ischaemic cardiomyopathy and chronic lymphocytic leukemia developed signs of severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Serial blood cultures were negative and a SeptiFast test detected the presence of Aspergillus fumigatus DNA. Afterwards, detection of galactomannan and 1,3-β-d-glucan showed a positive result. Autopsy revealed the presence of branched fungal structures suggestive of Aspergillus.
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José C. Palomares, Samuel Bernal, MarÃa MarÃn, Victoria Pérez Holgado, Carmen Castro, Willy Pinto Morales, Estrella Martin,