Table 2 Comparative results of mannan antigen, anti-mannan antibodies and (1,3)-beta-D-glucan alone and in combination in proven candidemia patients according to the infecting Candida species
Candida species in blood culture | No of sera tested | Number showing positive result by diagnostic kit value cut-off (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mannan Ag | Anti-mannan Abs | BDG | Mannan + anti-mannan | Mannan + BDG | ||
C. albicans | 22 | 10 (45) | 10 (45) | 9 (41) | 17 (77) | 12 (55) |
C. parapsilosis | 5 | 1 (20) | 2 (40) | 2 (40) | 3 (60) | 2 (40) |
C. tropicalis | 4 | 2 (50) | 2 (50) | 3 (75) | 3 (75) | 3 (75) |