2 results
Fungal biomarkers
Beta-d-glucan
Aspergillus galactomannan

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Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
• Pathogens: Candida ... Mucorales, Blastomyces dermatidis ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... setting of GVHD) ID