This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': '1-3 beta-D-glucanassay for fungi is not used for? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Aspergillus species, B. Candida species, C. Cryptococcus species, D. Pneumocystis jirovecii', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. (c) Cryptococcus s(j. journal of ,\\\\,11crobiology 2013 Nov. 3478-3484 13-D-glucan is the component of fungal cell-wall of all fungus (except cryptococcus, zygomycetes and blastomyces dermatidis) which is detectable in case of invasive infection. Currently Fungitell assay is a FDA approved 13-DG assay which is positive in invasive candidiasis, Aspergillism and pneumocystis jirovecii. False positive reaction may be seen with ceain hemodialysis filters, beta lactam antimicrobials and immunoglobulins', 'role': 'assistant'}]