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Disseminated candidiasis and other invasive fungal infections are a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised and critically ill patients. Diagnosis of disseminated candidiasis via blood culture and skin… Click to show full abstract
Disseminated candidiasis and other invasive fungal infections are a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised and critically ill patients. Diagnosis of disseminated candidiasis via blood culture and skin biopsy can be unreliable and may delay treatment. (1,3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) assay is a rapid, cost-effective, noninvasive diagnostic screening tool for the dermatology hospitalist to consider.
Keywords:
rapid screening;
screening invasive;
fungal infections;
invasive fungal;
infections hospital;
assay rapid
Journal Title: Cutis
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Cutis
Year Published: 2020
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