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Rapid Diagnosis of Azole-Resistant Aspergillosis by Direct PCR Using Tissue Specimens

2010; American Society for Microbiology; Volume: 48; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1128/jcm.02221-09

ISSN

1098-660X

Autores

Jan W. M. van der Linden, Eveline Snelders, Jan P. Arends, Simon Daenen, Willem J. G. Melchers, Paul E. Verweij,

Tópico(s)

Infectious Diseases and Mycology

Resumo

We report the use of PCR techniques on a formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue specimen for direct detection of one dominant azole resistance mechanism in a case of disseminated invasive aspergillosis. Rapid detection of mutations associated with azole resistance directly in tissue significantly reduces diagnostic delay.

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