Galactomannan testing might be useful for early diagnosis of fusariosis

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2012 Apr;72(4):367-9. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2011.12.009. Epub 2012 Jan 26.

Abstract

Galactomannan (GM) is used to diagnose aspergillosis. We present a case of a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipient with fusariosis who received early antifungal treatment based on GM positivity. Additionally, 3 Fusarium isolates tested positive for GM. Fusarium is another mold containing GM. GM might be useful for diagnosing fusariosis in high-risk patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Fusariosis / diagnosis*
  • Fusariosis / drug therapy
  • Fusariosis / microbiology
  • Fusarium / classification
  • Fusarium / drug effects
  • Fusarium / genetics
  • Fusarium / isolation & purification*
  • Galactose / analogs & derivatives
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Mannans / blood*
  • Middle Aged
  • beta-Glucans / blood

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Mannans
  • beta-Glucans
  • galactomannan
  • Galactose