Clinical Utility of Serum .BETA.-D-Glucan and KL-6 Levels in Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia

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Authors

Hideta Nakamura · University of the Ryukyus

Masao Tateyama · University of the Ryukyus

Daisuke Tasato · University of the Ryukyus

Syusaku Haranaga · University of the Ryukyus

Satomi Yara · University of the Ryukyus

Futoshi Higa · University of the Ryukyus

Yuji Ohtsuki ·

Abstract

In conclusion, beta-D-glucan was a reliable diagnostic marker for PCP. However, the detection rate of beta-D-glucan and KL-6 in non-HIV PCP was lower than in HIV PCP. Neither beta-D-glucan nor KL-6 was associated with the outcome of PCP.

Topics & Keywords

Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Internal Medicine

Volume 48, Issue 4, pp. 195-202

DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.48.1680

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