Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have become increasingly available for
use in the clinical microbiology diagnostic environment. There are three main applications of …

The incidence of invasive mycoses is increasing, especially among patients who are
immunocompromised or hospitalized with serious underlying diseases. Such infections may …

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 …

Recent reports describe increasing incidence of non-Aspergillus mold infections in
hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) and solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. To …

We studied 19 cases of proven/probable mucormycosis diagnosed from 2007 to 2015 in our
hospital and assessed the microbiological characteristics of the isolates. We recorded the …

Background MALDI-TOF MS recently emerged as a valuable identification tool for bacteria
and yeasts and revolutionized the daily clinical laboratory routine. But it has not been …

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are increasingly being used for diagnosis
and monitoring of infectious diseases. Herein, we review the application of NGS in clinical …

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have recently developed beyond the
research realm and started to mature into clinical applications. Here, we review the current …

Although considered to be a rare infection, mucormycosis (zygomycosis) has emerged as
the second most common invasive mould infection. Despite the advent of newer antifungal …

The alpine meadow on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), which is sensitive to global
climate change and human activities, is subjected to addition of nutrients such as nitrogen …