Abstract
This case series highlights our experience with use of the Fungitell assay for quantifying (1,3)-β-d-glucan in cerebrospinal fluid during the current U.S. outbreak of fungal meningitis related to contaminated methylprednisolone acetate. This test may prove a useful adjunct in diagnosis and management of exposed patients.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Cerebrospinal Fluid / chemistry*
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Drug Contamination
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Female
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Humans
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Iatrogenic Disease*
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Male
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Meningitis, Fungal / diagnosis*
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Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
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Methylprednisolone / adverse effects
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Methylprednisolone / analogs & derivatives
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Methylprednisolone Acetate
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Middle Aged
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Proteoglycans
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beta-Glucans / cerebrospinal fluid*
Substances
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Proteoglycans
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beta-Glucans
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polysaccharide-K
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Methylprednisolone Acetate
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Methylprednisolone