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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:
infection (IFI) ... surfaces - Infections ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... Clav (may be + as long ... setting of GVHD) ID
Approach to Eosinophilic Lung Diseases
 • Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (< 1 wk) - ~30yo, M; Recent
to Eosinophilic Lung ... , CNS, skin • Infectious ... (Variable) - Fungal ... Diseases #pulmonary #differential ... diagnosis #comparison #table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... shows a small, stable ... Prevotella • Fungal ... Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Cystic lung disease
Lung cysts are defined as radiolucent areas with a wall thickness of less than
Lung cysts are ... listed in the table ... and are seen in infection ... (TB, Staph, fungal ... CysticLungDisease #Differential