Histoplasma-Antigen Testing: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes
Introduction Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus responsible for histoplasmosis, an endemic mycosis prevalent in parts of North and Central America, Africa, and Asia. In immunocompromised patients, especially those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or organ transplants, histoplasmosis can be severe and disseminated. Histoplasma antigen testing provides …