Blastomyces Antigen Detection for Monitoring Progression of Blastomycosis in a Pregnant Adolescent
Although disseminated blastomycosis is a rare complication in pregnancy, delay in diagnosis and treatment can be fatal. We investigate the use of the Blastomyces urine antigen in diagnosis following disease progression in the intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal periods. We describe a case of dis...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2007-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/89059 |