Anti-Cryptococcus Antibodies

Cryptococus Neoformans is positive for Gram stain and is spherical. Mainly invading the central nervous system and lungs, the reduction of human body resistance is the main cause of the disease. The most common clinically are subacute or chronic meningitis, lung infection, skin and mucous membrane damage. Anti-Cryptococcus antibody testing has certain value for clinical differential diagnosis. Basic Information Specialist classification: Respiratory examination classification: immune examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: normal. Positive: Cryptococcus neoformans infection. Tips: Please inform the doctor about the recent medication and special physiological changes before the test. Normal value negative. Clinical significance Abnormal results Anti-Cryptococcus antibody test has certain value for clinical differential diagnosis. Positive cryptococcal infection (negative can not be ruled out). Need to check patients with subacute or chronic meningitis, lung infection, skin and mucous membrane damage Positive results may be diseases: meningitis considerations Note before the test: Please inform the doctor about the recent medication and special physiological changes before the test. Attention should be paid during the examination: Cryptococcus is in the middle, and there are 7 strains related to human infection, among which Cryptococcus neoformans is a typical pathogen. The patient pays attention to the doctor to do the examination. Inspection process Indirect ELISA was used to detect anti-Cryptococcus neoformans IgG in the blood of patients with cryptococcal meningitis. The indirect ELISA method can be used to detect anti-Cryptococcus neoformans antibody IgG with a specificity of 96.7%. The method is simple and rapid, and it is important for the diagnosis of occult brain. Clinical application value. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks No special complications or hazards.

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