The Evolving Landscape of Fungal Diagnostics, Current and Emerging Microbiological Approaches

Overview

Journal J Fungi (Basel)

Date 2021 Feb 12

PMID 33572400

Citations 10

Authors

Zoe Freeman Weiss

Armando Leon

Sophia Koo

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Abstract

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly recognized in immunocompromised hosts. Current diagnostic techniques are limited by low sensitivity and prolonged turnaround times. We review emerging diagnostic technologies and platforms for diagnosing the clinically invasive disease caused by , , and Mucorales.

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