Immunocompromised hosts

Advanced Molecular Fungal Diagnostics: Bridging the Gap in Clinical Mycology

Fungal infections represent a growing global health challenge, causing over 1.7 million deaths annually, with nearly 75% of cases remaining…

2 months ago

Aspergillus-Antigen Testing:Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Aspergillus species, particularly Aspergillus fumigatus, are major causes of invasive aspergillosis (IA), especially in immunocompromised patients, such as those…

9 months ago

Fungal Identification by Artificial Intelligence (AI): Introduction, Working Mechanisms, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fig. Candida colony morphology on Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) Fungal infections represent a growing concern in both immunocompromised and…

9 months ago

Klebsiella ozaenae : Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction of Klebsiella ozaenae Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies ozaenae (Klebsiella ozaenae) is a Gram-negative bacterium (GNB), primarily associated with atrophic rhinitis (ozena),…

1 year ago

Candida-Antibody Testing-Introduction, Principle, Purpose, Types of antibody tests, Limitation, and More

Introduction Candida antibody testing measures immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM) antibodies in the blood to help detect current or past Candida…

1 year ago

HMPV-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory pathogen that affects children and older adults. Additionally, it belongs to the Paramyxoviridae…

1 year ago

Syncephalastrum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Syncephalastrum is a genus of fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. It is characterized by its unique morphology and…

3 years ago