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False-Positive Histoplasma capsulatumGen-Probe Chemiluminescent Test Result Caused by a ChrysosporiumSpecies

False-Positive Histoplasma capsulatumGen-Probe Chemiluminescent Test Result Caused by a ChrysosporiumSpecies

Authors :
Brandt, Mary E.
Gaunt, Dennis
Iqbal, Naureen
McClinton, Shirley
Hambleton, Sarah
Sigler, Lynne
Source :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology; March 2005, Vol. 43 Issue: 3 p1456-1458, 3p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

ABSTRACTWe describe a case in which the Histoplasma capsulatumAccuProbe test displayed cross-reactivity with a respiratory isolate thought to be Histoplasmabut not morphologically consistent with H. capsulatum. The isolate was later identified as the Chrysosporiumanamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesiiby sequence analysis and phenotypic data.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00951137 and 1098660X
Volume :
43
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs57782416
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.43.3.1456-1458.2005