(1→3)‐β‐D‐glucan testing for the detection of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised or critically ill people – White, SK – 2020 | Cochrane Library

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Collapse all Expand all Background Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are life‐threatening opportunistic infections that occur in immunocompromised or critically ill people. Early detection and treatment of IFIs is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality in these populations. (1→3)‐β‐D‐glucan (BDG) is a component of the fungal cell wall that…

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