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Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
cut-offs defined in clinical ... formulations (e.g ... beta-glucans (e.g ... non-neutropenic pts, SOT ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
immunosuppression (eg ... allogeneic HSCT, SOT ... HIV/AIDS, CGD) Clinical ... presentations: • Pulmonary ... Management #treatment #fungal
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Outflow ... Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... differential #guyton #curves