Galactomannan enzymatic immunoassay cross-reactivity caused by Prototheca species.

ABSTRACT: We report a reactive Aspergillus galactomannan enzymatic immunoassay against the serum of a patient with invasive Prototheca zopfii infection. Analysis of the supernatants of suspensions of P. zopfii and other Prototheca isolates revealed positive results as well. These data suggest cross-reactivity with the serum Aspergillus galactomannan assay in invasive protothecosis.

SUBMITTER: Van den Bossche D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3457419 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature