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Detection of antibodies to Candida albicans germ tubes in heroin addicts with systemic candidiasis.

Authors :
Linares, M. J.
Javier, M. R.
Villanueva, J. L.
Solís, F.
Torre-Cisneros, J.
Rodríguez, F.
Kindelán, J. M.
Casal, M.
Source :
Clinical Microbiology & Infection. Apr2001, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p218. 9p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents a study that aimed to detect antibodies to Candida albicans germ tubes (CAGT) in intravenous heroin addicts with disseminated candidiasis. Adsorption method for CAGT antibody detection; Presence of ocular lesions in all patients; Value of a positive serum CAGT antibody finding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1198743X
Volume :
7
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Microbiology & Infection
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4538922
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1198-743x.2001.00229.x