Molds E-Test: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes
Introduction Mold infections caused by species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and Mucorales are increasingly common, especially in immunocompromised and oncology patients. Effective treatment requires accurate antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST). The E-test (Epsilometer test) is a practical method used in clinical microbiology to determine the …