Positive (1,3)-β-D-Glucan and Galactomannan in a 73-Year-Old Male with Lung Adenocarcinoma
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a life-threatening condition. Patients with lung cancer 73.9% died within 1 month after IPA diagnosis. Diagnosing IPA is challenging because of the nonspecific clinical symptoms, radiological findings, lack of sensitivity, and need time in culture method. A...
Main Authors: | Lydiana Parmadi, Intan Merdekadini Ginting, Hani Susianti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Mycobacteriology |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2020;volume=9;issue=4;spage=457;epage=460;aulast=Parmadi |
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