Abstract
This case report of fever of unknown origin in a returning traveler from South America illustrates the need for a thorough understanding of limitations of laboratory testing modalities in order to prevent delays in diagnosis in potentially fatal but curable diseases.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-86 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2013 |
Keywords
- Cognitive error
- Histoplasmosis
- Urinary antigen
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases