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Pulmonary Histoplasmosis
Quick Facts on Histoplasma capsulatum:
 • Dimorphic fungi, in yeast phase within the body
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on Histoplasma capsulatum ... • Dimorphic fungi ... common endemic fungal ... testing, Serology, PCR ... echinocandins (e.g
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
component of many fungi ... Other +s: PCP, Histo ... formulations (eg ... closely related fungi ... Galactomannan #Fungal
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Clindamycin in case of PCN ... Cavitation > 6 cm ... Prevotella • Fungal ... • Vasculitis (e.g