Biological particles, along with inorganic gaseous and particulate pollutants, constitute an
ever-present component of the atmosphere and surfaces. Among these particles are fungal …

There is a scarcity of data on endemic and regionally limited fungal and parasitic infections
in recipients of haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) outside western Europe …

Histoplasmosis is often confused with other diseases leading to diagnostic delays. We
estimated the incidence, length of, and risk factors for, diagnostic delays associated with …

Detection of the presence of infection and its etiology must be accurate and timely to
facilitate appropriate antimicrobial use. Diagnostic strategies that rely solely on pathogen …

Histoplasma capsulatum, the etiological agent for histoplasmosis, is a dimorphic fungus that
grows as a mold in the environment and as a yeast in human tissues. It has a broad global …

The Caribbean continues to have high HIV prevalence globally with concurrently high
mortality rates due to opportunistic Infections. This study addresses the prevalence of …

Background Diagnosing progressive disseminated histoplasmosis (PDH) is still challenging
in many countries where this disease is highly endemic. Definitive diagnosis is established …

Histoplasmosis is a frequent cause of infections in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
This study introduces the application of a Histoplasma capsulatum urine antigen lateral flow …

Filamentous fungi present significant health hazards to immunocompromised individuals
globally; however, the prompt and precise identification of them during infection remains …

Definitive diagnosis of histoplasmosis relies on culture and/or cytology/histopathology;
however, these procedures have limited sensitivity and cultures are time-consuming …