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What is 1-3 beta - d - glucan assay is done for which infection? and explain in detail?
Beta-d- glucan is an attractive antigen in that it is found in a broad range of fungal agents, including the commonly encountered agents Candida spp., Aspergillus spp., Pneumocystis jirovecii. Cryptococcus- capsular antigen detection from CSF or serum by latex agglutination test is a rapid and sensitive test. Pneumocystis carinii- no serological test available Mucormycosis- Can be diagnosed by KOH mount showing , non-septated hyphae branching at obtuse angle