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Fungal biomarkers
Beta-d-glucan
Aspergillus galactomannan

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Blurry vision in a patient with HIV/AIDS
Anterior Segment:
 • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
 • Keratitis (HSV, Staph,
Acanthameoba, Candida ... , other fungi) ... Cocci*, Toxo*, non-infectious ... • Choroidal infections ... vision #HIVAIDS #InfectiousDiseases
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
component of many fungi ... • Pathogens: Candida ... infection (IFI) ... surfaces - Infections ... closely related fungi