Invasive fungal infections

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 weeks ago

Yeasts-Broth Microdilution Testing (EUCAST): Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal infections caused by yeasts, particularly Candida and Cryptococcus species, represent a significant clinical challenge in immunocompromised and critically…

8 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…

8 months ago

E-Test-Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction The E-Test, short for "Epsilometer Test," is a diagnostic tool used in clinical microbiology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. It…

3 years 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

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

Introduction Scedosporium is a genus of fungi that belongs to the phylum Ascomycota. It is a medically important group of…

3 years ago