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

Researchers surveyed infectious disease doctors across the United States to understand how often they test HIV patients for cryptococcal antigen, a fungal infection that can be serious. The study found that doctors don’t consistently follow recommended screening guidelines, with many uncertain about the benefits of testing. Key barriers included confusion about testing recommendations and concerns about delaying HIV treatment, suggesting that doctors need better education about the importance of early detection.

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