Serologic diagnosis of focal pneumonia caused by Cryptococcus neoformans.
Cryptococcal antigen was detected in the serum of 3 patients with biopsy-proved Cryptococcus neoformans pneumonitis. It is possible that the specificity of this antigen test will allow the serologic diagnosis of cryptococcal pneumonia and obviate the need for invasive procedures.
D000328:Adult; D000946:Antigens, Fungal / Q000032:analysis; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012698:Serologic Tests
D000946:Antigens, Fungal