Mycoses
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PCR assay quicker but less sensitive at penicilliosis diagnosis
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Mycobiome much more diverse in children than in adults
Key clinical point: The mycobiome of children is much more diverse than that of adults. Major finding: Malassezia species comprised 80%-99% the...
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Candida auris in Venezuela outbreak is triazole-resistant, opportunistic
Key clinical point: Isolates in an outbreak of nosocomially acquired Candida auris were fluconazole-resistant. Major finding: All C. auris...
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New IDSA aspergillosis guidelines endorse galactomannan for diagnosis
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Blood Aspergillus RNA a promising biomarker for invasive aspergillosis
Key clinical point: Elevated Aspergillus RNA blood levels during the first 4-6 weeks of antifungal treatment predicts poor response at week 12....
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PCR better at diagnosing fungal chronic rhinosinusitis than cultures
Commentary
Déjà vu: An FDA warning about oral ketoconazole ... again
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FDA: No oral ketoconazole for skin, nail fungus
Conference Coverage
Fungi may exacerbate asthma, chronic sinusitis
Fungi might play a far larger role in asthma and chronic sinusitis than previously thought, according to investigators at Baylor College of...
Conference Coverage
Serious infections are increasing among psoriasis inpatients
Key clinical point: Psoriasis is an independent risk factor for serious infections, and serious infections are increasing among inpatients with...