Standardization of antigenemia and qpcr cut-off values in whole blood for the detection of cytomegalovirus disease in hiv patients
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 52: e20180457, 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
We defined the cut-off values of the antigenemia and cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA tests in HIV/AIDS patients to identify CMV disease.METHODS:
A total of 97 samples from 68 patients with and without CMV disease were analyzed by viral DNA detection and antigenemia assay.RESULTS:
Qualitative and quantitative results significantly differed between assays. The cut-off values for the antigenemia and qPCR assays were 1.5 positive cells/200,000 leukocytes and 3.715 log/mL, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:
Antigenemia and qPCR are suitable for monitoring CMV disease in HIV patients, however, the threshold values should be determined within the centers where the patients are monitored.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
DNA Viral
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Infecções Oportunistas Relacionadas com a AIDS
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Infecções por Citomegalovirus
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Citomegalovirus
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En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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