PCR detection of Histoplasma capsulatum var. capsulatum in whole blood of a renal transplant patient with disseminated histoplasmosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2009
Abstract
We report the identification of Histoplasma capsulatum var. capsulatum from whole blood in a renal transplant patient with disseminated histoplasmosis using colorimetric microtiter-plate PCR. This modality demonstrated utility in reaching a definitive diagnosis in a timely manner. Blood fungal cultures in this case remained negative, suggesting that molecular assays may facilitate the laboratory diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis.
Volume
39
Issue
4
First Page
409
Last Page
412
ISSN
1550-8080
Published In/Presented At
Qualtieri, J., Stratton, C. W., Head, D. R., & Tang, Y. W. (2009). PCR detection of Histoplasma capsulatum var. capsulatum in whole blood of a renal transplant patient with disseminated histoplasmosis. Annals of clinical and laboratory science, 39(4), 409–412.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
19880771
Department(s)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Document Type
Article