Candida ‐reactive T cells for the diagnosis of invasive Candida infection of the lumbar vertebral spine

We present the case of a 56‐year‐old patient with HIV‐associated Burkitt lymphoma who developed septic shock during chemotherapy‐induced neutropenia. For the first time, we provide flow cytometry‐based diagnostics with Candida‐reactive T cells for invasive candidiasis with comprehensive MRI imaging. The Candida‐reactive T cell assay has potential to complement current diagnostic assays for invasive Candida infection and thus to support targeted treatment.

Source: Mycoses - September 26, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Felix C. Koehler, Oliver A. Cornely, Hilmar Wisplinghoff, De ‐Hua Chang, Anne Richter, Philipp Koehler Tags: SINGLE CASE REPORT Source Type: research