1. Recent Advances in Diagnostic Approaches for Mucormycosis
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Jawad Safiia, Marco Aurelio Díaz, Hassan Alshaker, Christine J. Atallah, Paul Sakr, Dimitrios G. Moshovitis, Ahmad Nawlo, Andres E. Franceschi, Alexis Liakos, and Sophia Koo
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mucormycosis ,Mucorales ,metabolomics ,volatile organic compounds ,medical mycology ,fungal biomarkers ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Mucormycosis, an invasive fungal infection caused by members of the order Mucorales, often progresses fulminantly if not recognized in a timely manner. This comprehensive review discusses the latest developments in diagnostic approaches for mucormycosis, from traditional histopathology and culture-based methods to advanced and emerging techniques such as molecular assays, imaging, serology, and metabolomics. We discuss challenges in the diagnosis of mucormycosis and emphasize the importance of rapid and accurate identification of this life-threatening infection.
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- 2024
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