Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2016, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (4): 504-508.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2016.04.018

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Common clinical manifestations of AIDS complicated with Pneumocystis pneumonia and the diagnostic value of a plasma 1.3-β-D-glucan test

Huang Shujing1,2, Chen Ming1,2, Dai Fangfang1,2, Yu Yanhua1,2, Ding Xiurong1,2, Feng Xia1,2, Lou Jinli1,2, Li Hongjun3   

  1. 1. Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
    2. Biomarkers of Infection Related Diseases Beijing Key Laboratory, Beijing 100069, China;
    3. Department of Medical Imaging, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2016-04-30 Online:2016-08-21 Published:2016-07-18
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by HIV Testing Technology and Standard Treatment Research of Beijing(D161100000416001).

Abstract: Objective To investigate the common clinical manifestations of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) complicated with Pneumocystis pneumonia and clinical value of plasma 1, 3-β-D-glucan (G) test in diagnosis of the Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with AIDS. Methods This was a retrospective study on 83 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS patients with pulmonary infection in the ward of infectious diseases in Beijing Youan Hospital from April to September 2015. The results of G test were analyzed. Results receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis showed that the areas under the curve of G test was 0.836. The sensitivity and specificity of G-test were 86.36% and 84.61%; the positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) were 86.36% and 84.61%. Conclusion The levels of plasma 1, 3-β-D-glucan (G) could provide an effective laboratory diagnostic reference for Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with AIDS.

Key words: 1,3-β-D-glucan (G)test, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Pneumocystis pneumonia, diagnosis

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