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In what scenarios do you find trending beta-D-glucan helpful?

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Infectious Disease · Emory University Hospital
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Like all biomarkers, β-D-glucan (BDG) has both strengths and limitations. It is best used as supportive evidence when an invasive fungal infection is suspected rather than as a standalone diagnostic test. While relatively nonspecific, BDG has a high negative predictive value for many invasive fungal...

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