False-negative result of serum cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay in an HIV-infected patient with culture-proven cryptococcaemia
Med. mycol. case rep
; 26: 64-66, Dec. 2019. ilus, tab
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| SES-SP, SESSP-IIERPROD, SES-SP
| ID: biblio-1025285
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BR31.1
Ubicación: BR31.1; 2019_P-029
ABSTRACT
The detection of cryptococcal capsular antigen (CrAg) is very sensitive and specific, however false-negative results have been reported, mostly in cerebrospinal fluid. We report the case of an HIV-infected patient with CD4=42 cells/mL, asthenic, negative serum CrAg lateral flow assay (LFA) and culture-proven cryptococcaemia. Despite the high accuracy of LFA, false-negative result is possible. Careful clinical evaluation and close follow-up are relevant
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Colección:
06-national
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BR
Base de datos:
SES-SP
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SESSP-IIERPROD
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por VIH
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Criptococosis
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Reacciones Falso Negativas
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Antígenos Fúngicos
Límite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med. mycol. case rep
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article