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S52(7) Apergillosis Flashcards

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Aspergillus

A

voriconazole

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Aspergillus Risk Factors

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Prolonged neutropenia
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) aka bone marrow transplant (BMT)
Solid organ transplant (SOT)
Hematologic malignancy

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β-1,3-D glucan

Present in the cell wall of Candida species, Aspergillosis, PCP, and Fusariosis

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True

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Diagnostic Review

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Halo sign specific to Aspergillosis

Galactomannan - Specific to Aspergillosis

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Aspergillosis Diagnosis

Culture

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Bronchiolalveolar Lavage (BAL) recommended for pulmonary infection
Usually grow in 2-5 days
Special stains

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Aspergillosis Diagnosis

CT Chest recommended for pulmonary infection

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Halo sign
Air crescent 
Nodules
Wedge shaped infarcts
Ground glass opacity reflecting hemorrhage
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Aspergillosis Diagnosis

1,3-β-D glucan is recommended in high risk populations

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Aspergillus
Candidiasis
Fusariosis
PJP

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Aspergillosis Diagnosis

Galactomannan recommended in certain populations

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Sensitivity ~ 70%

Zosyn

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Aspergillosis
Invasive pulmonary
First line: voriconazole

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True

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