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 ... 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 ... HIV/AIDS, CGD) Clinical ... presentations: • Pulmonary ... Endophthalmitis, Endocarditis ... Management #treatment #fungal
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
w/ septic pulmonary ... spleen, brain) Indications ... with multiple embolic ... block (+/- daily EKG ... Internet Book of Critical