Molecular Diagnosis of Yeast Infections.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The use of molecular tests to aid the diagnosis of invasive yeast infection, in particular invasive candidosis, has been described for over two decades, yet widespread application is limited, and diagnosis remains heavily dependent on classical microbiology. This article will review developments from the past decade in attempt to build on existing knowledge. It will highlight clinical performance and limitations while reviewing developments on recognized procedures; it will also provide insight into novel approaches incorporated in response to clinical demand (e.g. C. auris and antifungal resistance) or technological advances (e.g. next-generation sequencing).

Recent findings

Limited methodological standardization and, until recently, unavailability

SUBMITTER: White PL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8212580 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature