Histoplasma-Antibody Testing: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes
Introduction Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus responsible for histoplasmosis, a systemic mycosis prevalent in endemic regions such as the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys, parts of Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Rapid and reliable diagnosis is crucial since clinical features may mimic tuberculosis, malignancy, …
