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“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
serious bacterial infections ... for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Stratification
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Polysaccharide cell wall component ... specificity for invasive ... fungal infection ... useful in high risk ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Mycoses HISTOPLASMOSIS ... MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk ... of 30% to 40% Invasive ... /possible) #Mycoses ... #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management ... #Evaluation #stratification