Diagnostic Value of Microscopy, Galactomannan, and <scp>PCR</scp> in <i>Aspergillus</i> Culture‐Positive <scp>BALF</scp> Samples: A Laboratory‐Based Pilot Study
Based on our data, the current practice of weighing all mycological parameters equally should be reconsidered, with greater emphasis on microscopy and multimodal diagnostics rather than on culture alone, particularly in non-neutropenic patients.
Authors
- Roya Vahedi‐Shahandashti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7518-7795)
- Cornelia Lass‐Flörl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2946-7785)
- Miriam Alisa Govrins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7441-4383)
Institutions
- Innsbruck Medical University (AT)
- Universität Innsbruck (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mycoses
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/myc.70103
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40
Funders
- Medizinische Universität Innsbruck