This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: fungal infection, Subject name: Medicine
1,3 b-glucan test can be used for all of the following infections except? 
Select and explain. 
A. Invasive Aspergillosis, B. Invasive Candidiasis and Candidemia, C. Pneumocystis Jiroveci pneumonia, D. Cryptococcal meningitis
D: Cryptococcal meningitis
Answer: D: Cryptococcal meningitis 
Explanation: Management of Candidiasis & Aspergillosis recommend serum 1-3, b -D-glucan testing to assist in the assessment of patients with suspected deep- seated fungal infections. It is also useful for diagnosis of P. Jiroveci infection. This test is not useful for diagnosis of Mucor, Rhizopus, Blastomyces dermatitidis, and Cryptococcus species. For diagnosis of Cryptococcus infection, Cryptococcal antigen (CRAg) test in CSF and blood is used.