Fungal diagnostics: review of commercially available methods
Fungi and yeasts are critical causes of acute infection. As such, the detection and identification of these organisms are crucial in the diagnosis of affected patient populations. There is a vast array of commercial tests currently available for diagnostic purposes. These vary from traditional cultu...
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Published in | Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) Vol. 968; p. 25 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
2013
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Summary: | Fungi and yeasts are critical causes of acute infection. As such, the detection and identification of these organisms are crucial in the diagnosis of affected patient populations. There is a vast array of commercial tests currently available for diagnostic purposes. These vary from traditional culture and biochemical methods to advanced multiparameter molecular tests. Recent technological advances have driven the development of rapid tests which are complementing and in some cases replacing the more traditional methods of detection. Irrespective of the method used the ultimate goal is timely detection of the infectious agent allowing appropriate treatment and improved outcome for the patient. |
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ISSN: | 1940-6029 |
DOI: | 10.1007/978-1-62703-257-5_2 |