When Is Antibody Testing for Cryptococcal Antibodies Most Useful

question 8

Multiple Choice

When is antibody testing for Cryptococcal antibodies most useful?

• A) in determining patient prognosis
• B) in diagnosing immunocompromised patients
• C) in ruling out the disease in young patients
• D) as a screening test after exposure to the fungus

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