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Mycotoxin Detection-Introduction, Detection Methods, and Keynotes

Introduction Mycotoxin detection involves identifying and quantifying these toxic fungal metabolites in various materials, commonly using chromatographic techniques like HPLC and…

1 year ago

Coccidioides-Antigen Testing: Introduction, Purpose, How it works, When it’s used, Types of antigen tests, Limitation, and More

Introduction Coccidioides antigen testing, used to diagnose coccidioidomycosis (also known as valley fever),  detects the presence of fungal antigens in…

1 year ago

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

Introduction Prototheca is an achlorophyllic algae that infects humans and animals. It lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis. Moreover, it…

1 year ago

Sclerotic Bodies: Introduction, Lab Diagnosis, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Sclerotic Bodies, also known as Medlar Bodies or muriform cells, are thick-walled, pigmented fungal elements typically observed in chromoblastomycosis.…

1 year ago

Aspergillus fumigatus Rapid Azole Screen Test (4-wells plate):Introduction, Principle, Test Methods, Test Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Aspergillus fumigatus Rapid Azole Screen Test uses a 4-well plate format. It detects azole resistance in fungal isolates.…

1 year ago

Fungal Identification by NGS: Introduction, Principle, Test Methods, Test Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal identification by NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) uses advanced DNA sequencing. Moreover, it rapidly detects diverse fungal species. It enhances…

1 year ago

Influenza A and Influenza B Rapid Test: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance and Keynotes

Introduction This test rapidly detects influenza A and B antigens. It employs a chromatographic assay format. Moreover, it is simple…

1 year ago

MDR ESKAPE-Introduction, Group of Pathogens, Clinical Importance, and Keynotes

Introduction MDR ESKAPE refers to a group of bacteria that resist multiple antibiotics. Firstly, these pathogens escape the effects of…

1 year ago