Atypical serological response marked by a lack of detectable anti-gp43 antibodies in a patient with disseminated paracoccidioidomycosis.
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Serological tests are frequently used to diagnosis paracoccidioidomycosis. A glycoprotein of 43 kDa is considered to be the main diagnostic antigen, being recognized by virtually all patients' sera. A case of atypical serological response, consisting of a lack of detectable anti-gp43 antibodies, in a patient with disseminated paracoccidioidomycosis is presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 43 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005