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Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
(IA) - Diagnosis ... Most invasive infections ... are caused by members ... Diseases Fellows ... #treatment #fungal
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Mucorales, Blastomyces dermatidis ... fungal infection ... /Spec ~80% for IA ... disease - Sensitivity ... Galactomannan #diagnosis
Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
Infectious Causes ... toxins, tissue invasion ... disseminated microbial disease ... , SARS-COV • Fungi ... #differential #diagnosis