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Point-of-Care Testing for the Diagnosis of Fungal Infections: Current Testing Applications and Potential for the
1Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 South Greene Street, Room N2E31, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
Abstract:
Invasive fungal infections are increasing worldwide due to factors such as climate change and immunomodulating therapies. Unfortunately, the detection of these infections is limited due to the low sensitivity and long periods required for laboratory testing. Point-of-care testing could lead to more rapid diagnosis of these often devasting infections. However, there are currently no true point-of-care tests on the market for the detection of fungi. In this article, the current state of fungal antigen and molecular testing is reviewed, with commentary on the potential for development and use in the point-of-care setting.
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