This review discusses important advances in fungal diagnostics and in the antifungal
armamentarium as applied to aspergillus species. Recent insights concerning host defenses …

Background Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) galactomannan (GM) assay has been used for
diagnosing invasive aspergillosis (IA). We aimed to derive a definitive estimate of the overall …

Known for its clear readability, thorough coverage, and expert authorship, Murray & Nadel's
Textbook of Respiratory Medicine has long been the gold standard text in the fast-changing …

Background A serum galactomannan (GM) assay has been approved for diagnosing
invasive aspergillosis (IA). However, the role of the BAL-GM assay has not been well …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …

Invasive aspergillosis (IA), an infection caused by fungi in the genus Aspergillus, is seen in
patients with immunological deficits, particularly acute leukaemia and stem cell …

Detection of circulating antigen of Dirofilaria immitis has been a mainstay of identifying
heartworm infection in clinical practice for the past three decades. Several validated …

High mortality rates of invasive fungal disease (IFD), especially invasive aspergillosis (IA), in
immunocompromised haematological patients and current diagnostic limitations require …

Background. Invasive fungal infection (IFI) represents a life-threatening condition for patients
with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) and causes one-third of deaths in this …

We have gained substantial knowledge regarding how the immune system recognizes
inhaled fungi and calibrates the inflammatory response. There has also been substantial …