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Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
formulations (e.g ... beta-glucans (e.g ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... Clav (may be + as long ... #Biomarkers #BetaDGlucan
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
formulations (eg ... in BAL does not differentiate ... result in + as long ... 100d following HCT ... blood products #BetaDGlucan
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Prevotella • Fungal ... Abscess Differential ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #