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Coccidiomycosis - Diagnosis
Diagnosis:
 • Mildly elevated peripheral WBC, Eosinophilia (25%), Elevated ESR, Procalcitonin normal (95%)
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space) • ElA for Cocci ... trend response to treatment ... Culture (ElA may be negative ... #Coccidioides # ... Diagnosis #workup #infectiousdiseases
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Fungal Biomarkers ... dermatophytes, Coccidioides ... - Negative: ... #BetaDGlucan #Aspergillus ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison