4 results
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
many fungi • Pathogens ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... of mold-active antifungals ... post-2010 almost never ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI)

Invasive fungal infections are severe infections in which fungal pathogens invade normally sterile
bloodstream infections) Aspergillus ... antibiotic exposure Clinical ... and may include fever ... initiation of targeted antifungal ... identification and antifungal
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... tolerable • Limited clinical ... hypokalemia, phlebitis, fever ... management #treatment #antifungals ... #comparison #table
Majocchi’s Granuloma due to Trichophyton rubrum 
This is GMS stain and culture of a skin biopsy
No fever. ... Majocchi granuloma pathogens ... Non-dermatophytes: Aspergillus ... Rx: Oral antifungal ... recommended Mayo Clinic