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Fungal Biomarkers: Comparing Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
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many fungi • Pathogens ... • Other Pathogens ... : PCP, Histoplasma ... • Other Pathogens ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... range of enteric pathogens ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... #Management #Algorithm
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
microbiological techniques Work-up ... whipplei, Fungi (Aspergillus ... - PCR for ... specific pathogens ... #differential #workup
Solid Organ Transplant - Diarrhea - Diagnostic and Workup Algorithm
1st Tier Microbiologic Testing: CDiff (stool), CMV
Diagnostic and Workup ... Algorithm 1st Tier ... for bacterial pathogens ... SolidOrgan #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm