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…
Introduction Yeast infections, particularly those caused by Candida, Cryptococcus, and other opportunistic yeasts, are significant in immunocompromised and oncology patients.…
Introduction Yeast infections, particularly caused by Candida and Cryptococcus species, are a major clinical challenge, especially in immunocompromised patients. Rapid…
Introduction of Comparison: Multiplex PCR vs Blood Culture vs Biomarker Tests Fig. Multiplex PCR Setup The diagnosis of invasive fungal…
Introduction Yeast infections, particularly those caused by Candida and Cryptococcus species, are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially…
Introduction Fungal bloodstream infections (fungemia) are life-threatening, especially in immunocompromised and oncology patients. Conventional methods like blood culture are slow,…
Introduction β-D-Glucan (BDG) is a polysaccharide component of the fungal cell wall, widely present in species such as Candida, Aspergillus,…