Clinical applications of non-culture based methods for the diagnosis and management of opportunistic and endemic mycoses

Authors
Verweij, PE Figueroa, J Van Burik, J Holdom, MD Dei-Cas, E Gomez, BL Mendes-Giannini, MJ
Citation
Pe. Verweij et al., Clinical applications of non-culture based methods for the diagnosis and management of opportunistic and endemic mycoses, MED MYCOL, 38, 2000, pp. 161-171
Citations number
100
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
MEDICAL MYCOLOGY
ISSN journal
13693786 → ACNP
Volume
38
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
1
Pages
161 - 171
Database
ISI
SICI code
1369-3786(2000)38:<161:CAONBM>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Nonculture based methods for the detection of infections caused by fungal p athogens are becoming more important tools in the management of infected pa tients. Detection of fungal antigens and DNA appear to be the most promisin g in this respect for both opportunistic and endemic mycoses. In this artic le we present an overview of the most recent developments in nonculture bas ed methods and examine their value in clinical practice.