3 results
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
cut-offs defined in clinical ... useful in high risk ... colonization vs invasive disease ... antifungals, non-neutropenic ... #diagnosis #comparison
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
complex Classic Risk ... and prolonged neutropenia ... HIV/AIDS, CGD) Clinical ... • Aspergillus Galactomannan ... 82% in pts with neutropenia
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk ... Diabetes mellitus, neutropenia ... stain of clinical ... : AIDS, neutropenia ... Immunosuppressed patients • Neutropenia