Update on Laboratory Diagnostics for Fungal Infections

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  • Kiyosuke Makiko
    Department of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital

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  • 微生物検査における真菌検査のアップデート
  • Current Status of Fungal Species Identification Using MALDI-TOF MS and Fully Automated Genetic Testing System
  • MALDI-TOF MS, 全自動遺伝子検査装置を用いた菌種同定の現状

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Microbiological tests for the diagnosis of deep-seated mycosis have low sensitivity, are time-consuming, and vary widely among facilities and even among technicians. In recent years, with the increase of non-albicans Candida species, outbreaks of Candida auris, and emergence of fungal drug resistance, novel mass spectrometry and genetic testing have become commonly available. While the use of new diagnostic tools in microbiology laboratories is expected to increase, the skills in basic culture testing and proper utilization of the latest equipment remain important. This review summarizes the current status and updates on fungal identification using conventional methods as well as the latest equipment, including mass spectrometry and fully automated genetic testing in laboratories.

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  • CRID
    1390012801490232704
  • DOI
    10.11534/ishinkin.22.009
  • ISSN
    24345237
    24345229
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
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