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Emerging Infections Network Survey of Screening for Cryptococcal Antigenemia, United States, 2024

This survey asked infectious disease doctors across the United States about their use of a simple blood test (cryptococcal antigen screening) for HIV patients. The test can detect a dangerous fungal infection weeks before symptoms appear, allowing for early treatment. However, the survey found that many doctors are not using this recommended test regularly, primarily because they are unsure about its benefits and are confused about screening guidelines.

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