Abstract
Quantitative PCR on nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA) can achieve high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) compared to microscopic examination of bronchoscopic specimens in a population with low HIV prevalence. Since NPA is a minimally invasive procedure, it is ideal as a screening test for PCP.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Nasal Lavage
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Nasopharynx / microbiology*
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Pneumocystis carinii / genetics
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Pneumocystis carinii / isolation & purification*
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Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / diagnosis*
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Polymerase Chain Reaction*
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RNA / analysis
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RNA / genetics
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RNA, Fungal / analysis
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RNA, Mitochondrial
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RNA, Ribosomal / analysis
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RNA, Ribosomal / genetics
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Sensitivity and Specificity
Substances
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RNA, Fungal
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RNA, Mitochondrial
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RNA, Ribosomal
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RNA
Associated data
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GENBANK/JX567346
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GENBANK/JX567347
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GENBANK/JX567348
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GENBANK/JX567349