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Fungal biomarkers
Beta-d-glucan
Aspergillus galactomannan

By Dr. Sara Dong @swinndong via Febrile [febrilepodcast.com]

#ID  #Infectious Diseases  #Infections
#Differential #Ddx
Beta-d-glucan Aspergillus galactomannan ... Fungal #Fungi #BDG ... BDGlucan #AspGM #galactomannan
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
and Aspergillus Galactomannan ... Specificity: - Serum BDG ... should not increase BDG ... ) Aspergillus Galactomannan ... #Aspergillus #Galactomannan
Yergason's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform Yergason's test, flex the elbow to 90 degrees, and provide
Yergason's Test ... perform Yergason's test ... indicates a possible bicepital ... #Yergasons #Test ... #bicipital #tendon
Yergason's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform Yergason's test, flex the elbow to 90 degrees, shake hands
Yergason's Test ... perform Yergason's test ... indicates a possible bicepital ... #Yergasons #Test ... #bicipital #tendon
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... Exam Yergason's test ... 1) Palpate the bicipital ... popping/pain is +test ... #Yergasons #Test
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan ... synthetic and do not TBDG ... beta-glucans Galactomannan ... the use of this test ... #BetaDGlucan #Galactomannan
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
• Aspergillus Galactomannan ... neutropenia (performs best ... Penicillium • BDG
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
Speed's Test - Shoulder ... perform a Speed's test ... indicates possibly bicipital ... #Speeds #Test #bicipital
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
Speed's Test - Shoulder ... perform a Speed's test ... indicates possibly bicipital ... #Speeds #Test #bicipital
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
Speed's Test - Shoulder ... perform a Speed's test ... indicates possibly bicipital ... open_michigan #Speeds #Test ... #bicipital #biceps