We present a case of an immunocompromised woman with fever, pulmonary infiltrates and multiple bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cultures positive for with a concomitant high BAL galactomannan level. We report the results of galactomannan testing performed on culture supernatants from her strain that confirmed the suspected cross-reactivity. Finally, we discuss the clinical significance and antifungal susceptibility of in our case and review the literature.
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