Development and characterization of an immunochromatographic test for the rapid diagnosis of Talaromyces (Penicillium) marneffei.

ABSTRACT: Talaromyces (Penicillium) marneffei is a thermally dimorphic fungus that can cause opportunistic systemic mycoses in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It has also been reported among patients with other causes of immunodeficiency, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, cancer, organ transplanted patients receiving immunosuppressive drug and adult onset immunodeficiency syndromes. Recent studies indicate that the clinical manifestations, laboratory findings and treatment strategies of talaromycosis (penicilliosis) marneffei are different between patients with and without HIV infection. Therefore early and accurate diagnosis of talaromycosis marneffei is crucial to the proper management and treatment. Since current diagnostic methods are currently inadequate, the

SUBMITTER: Pruksaphon K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5895032 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature