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Fernando Maltez

Researcher at University of Lisbon

Publications -  55
Citations -  1652

Fernando Maltez is an academic researcher from University of Lisbon. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Internal medicine. The author has an hindex of 16, co-authored 39 publications receiving 679 citations.

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Diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia: evaluation of four serologic biomarkers

TL;DR: Although less sensitive/specific than the reference standard classic methods based on bronchoalveolar lavage followed by microscopic or molecular detection of P. jirovecii organisms, the BG/KL-6 test may provide a less onerous procedure for PCP diagnosis, as it uses a minimally invasive and inexpensive specimen (blood), which may be also a major benefit for the patient's care.