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Fungitell(R) CE Marked, Referenced in IDSA and NCCN Guidelines and Added to EORTC-MSG Revised Definitions of Invasive Fungal Dis

EAST FALMOUTH, Mass., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC), a leading manufacturer of endotoxin and beta-glucan detection products, today announced that the Fungitell(R) assay kit ...
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Serum (1→3) β-D-Glucan as a Noninvasive Adjunct Marker for the Diagnosis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Patients with AIDS

High serum (1→3) β-D-glucan levels are described in patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). We evaluated the diagnostic value of β-D-glucan in 111 patients with AIDS who had PCP and confirmed its ...
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Evaluation of Plasma (1→3) β-D-glucan Concentrations in Birds Naturally and Experimentally Infected with Aspergillus fumigatus

Avian aspergillosis, most often caused by Aspergillus fumigatus, is a common and devastating disease affecting a range of bird species. Early diagnosis is difficult and often unreliable. The current ...
Medscape

Global Surge in Candida Infections Spurs New Treatment Guidelines

Candida infections are on the rise globally, ranging from mild mucosal infections, such as oropharyngeal and vulvovaginal candidiasis, to severe, life-threatening conditions, such as candidemia and ...