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 inMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) Vol. 968; p. 25
Main Authors Marcos, Javier Yugueros, Pincus, David H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 2013
Subjects
Animals
Antibodies, Fungal - immunology
Antigens, Fungal - immunology
Culture Techniques
Diagnostic Tests, Routine - methods
Fungi - genetics
Fungi - growth & development
Fungi - isolation & purification
Fungi - metabolism
Humans
Immunoassay
Molecular Biology
Mycoses - diagnosis
Mycoses - microbiology
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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.
ISSN:1940-6029
DOI:10.1007/978-1-62703-257-5_2