Quantification of 1,3-beta-D-glucan levels in children: preliminary data for diagnostic use of the beta-glucan assay in a pediatric setting.
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Journal Article
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan serum levels have demonstrated good diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of candidiasis in adult patients, but normal levels for children have not been established. We found higher 1,3-beta-D-glucan levels in children than those previously reported in adults.
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Duke Authors
- Alexander, Barbara Dudley
- Benjamin Jr., Daniel Kelly
- Johnson, Melissa DePaoli
- Perfect, John Robert
- Smith, Phillip Brian
- Steinbach, William J.
Cited Authors
- Smith, PB; Benjamin, DK; Alexander, BD; Johnson, MD; Finkelman, MA; Steinbach, WJ
Published Date
- July 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 14 / 7
Start / End Page
- 924 - 925
PubMed ID
- 17538119
Pubmed Central ID
- 17538119
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1556-679X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1556-6811
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1128/CVI.00025-07
Language
- eng