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Breath analysis - pilot (detection fungal infection)

A clinical pilot study of exhaled breath as an approach in the diagnostic work-up for an invasive fungal infection in the lungs of children with an impaired immune system.
Who can enter
  • Children and adolescents with the clinical suspicion of an invasive fungal infection in their lungs
  • Age: 5-18 years old

Goal

The goal of this study is to examine the accuracy of exhaled breath analysis in the early diagnosis of a pulmonary invasive infection in immunocompromised children. 


Background

Diagnosis of an invasive pulmonary fungal infection in clinical practice is difficult, due to unspecific clinical signs and symptoms of the fungal infection. Furthermore, these patients are sometimes severely ill, and are not always able to undergo an invasive diagnostic procedure. However, to prove diagnosis an invasive diagnostic procedure is necessary. Exhaled breath as a non-invasive diagnostic technique may be an alternative option.

In order to participate in a study please refer to your/your child’s doctor.


Last reviewed

February 3, 2025