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Abbreviations
BAL, bronchoalveolar lavage; BAD-1, Blastomyces dermatitidis surface protein; BDG,
(1➝3)-β-D-glucan; CAP, community acquired pneumonia; GM, galactomannan; IC, invasive
candidiasis; IPA, invasive pulmonary aspergillosis; PCR, polymerase chain reaction
Source
Hage CA et al. An Official American oracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline:
Microbiological Laboratory Testing in the Diagnosis of Fungal Infections in Pulmonary and
Critical Care Practice
