An interferon gamma release assay specific for Histoplasma capsulatum to detect asymptomatic infected individuals: A proof of concept study

ABSTRACT : Histoplasmosis is the most common endemic mycosis in the Americas. Currently, there is no laboratory test capable to detect subclinical or latent infections by Histoplasma capsulatum (Hc), which might develop as severe infections in immunocompromised individuals. For the first time to our...

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Autores:

Rubio Carrasquilla, Marcela
Santa Escobar, Cristian David
Rondón Marín, Juan Pablo
Botero Garcés, Jorge Humberto
Guimaraes, Allan J.
Moreno Frias, Ernesto
Cano Restrepo, Luz Elena

Tipo de recurso:

Article of investigation

Fecha de publicación:

2018

Institución:

Universidad de Antioquia

Repositorio:

Repositorio UdeA

Idioma:

eng

OAI Identifier:

oai:bibliotecadigital.udea.edu.co:10495/26552

Acceso en línea:

http://hdl.handle.net/10495/26552

Palabra clave:

Antígenos Fúngicos
Antigens, Fungal
Histoplasmosis
Histoplasma
Histoplasmosis
Ensayos de Liberación de Interferón gamma
Interferon-gamma Release Tests
Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas
Predictive Value of Tests
Prueba de Estudio Conceptual
Proof of Concept Study

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openAccess

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/co/