Serum (1→3) β‐d‐Glucan as a Noninvasive Adjunct Marker for the Diagnosis ofPneumocystisPneumonia in Patients with AIDS

Abstract

High serum (1→3) β-d-glucan levels are described in patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). We evaluated the diagnostic value of β-d-glucan in 111 patients with AIDS who had PCP and confirmed its usefulness. However, it does not correlate with disease severity and is not suitable for monitoring response to treatment.