Samples from patients at high risk for invasive aspergillosis (IA) were prospectively collected
and analyzed for the presence of molecular markers of fungal infection. Serum specimens …

Invasive aspergillosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunosuppressed
patients. Early diagnosis and correct antifungal treatment have a direct impact on patient …

A PCR assay was developed for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis in
immunocompromised patients. For this purpose, the complete nucleotide sequences of the …

We investigated the frequency of clinical isolation and the in vitro susceptibility to antifungal
agents of Aspergillus species obtained from patients at the Detroit Medical Center from …

Background Aspergillus spp. induce elevated levels of several cytokines. It remains
unknown whether these cytokines hold value for clinical routine and enhance diagnostic …

Background: Aspergillus species are the most frequent causes of invasive mold infections in
immunocompromised patients, particularly those who underwent chemotherapy for …

Abstract Detection of Aspergillus IgG antibodies is important in the diagnosis of chronic
pulmonary aspergillosis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. Immunoprecipitation …

Aspergilli have always been an integral part of man's ecology. Prior to the introduction of the
microscope, they were referred to as variously colored molds without any systematic …

Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a life-threatening infection that mainly occurs in
immunocompromised patients. Here, we compared the novel Aspergillus-specific …

Aspergillosis is a spectrum of diseases caused by members of the genus Aspergillus that
continues to pose a significant threat to immunocompromised, organ transplant, neutropenic …