Introduction Sanger sequencing, developed by Frederick Sanger in 1977, is a chain-termination DNA sequencing method that remains the gold standard for molecular-level fungal…
Introduction India Ink Smear is a direct microscopic technique used for the rapid identification of encapsulated fungi, particularly Cryptococcus neoformans…
Introduction Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) directly on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is an advanced molecular diagnostic technique designed to detect…
Introduction Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a diagnostic procedure used to collect specimens from the lower respiratory tract, particularly from the…
Introduction Invasive mold infections caused by species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and Mucorales pose serious challenges, especially in immunocompromised…
Introduction Direct microscopic examination is one of the most rapid and inexpensive diagnostic methods for detecting fungal elements in clinical…
Introduction Candidemia and invasive Candida infections are among the most common fungal diseases in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. Traditional diagnosis…
Introduction Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus responsible for histoplasmosis, an endemic mycosis prevalent in parts of North and Central…
Introduction Mold infections caused by species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and Mucorales are increasingly common, especially in immunocompromised and…
Introduction Aspergillus species, particularly Aspergillus fumigatus, are major causes of invasive aspergillosis (IA), especially in immunocompromised patients, such as those…