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1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Other +s: PCP, Histo ... IA PPV NPV ... the use of this test ... in pts with GIT mucositis ... Fungal #Testing #FalsePositives
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis ... Diagnostic Tests ... • ANA < 20 % IBM ... Other Diseases: • PBC ... #Myopathy #rheumatology