Biosensors and Diagnostics for Fungal Detection

Early detection is critical to the successful treatment of life-threatening infections caused by fungal pathogens, as late diagnosis of systemic infection almost always equates with a poor prognosis. The field of fungal diagnostics has some tests that are relatively simple, rapid to perform and are...

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Published in:Journal of fungi (Basel) 2020-12, Vol.6 (4), p.349
Main Authors: K Hussain, Khalil, Malavia, Dhara, M Johnson, Elizabeth, Littlechild, Jennifer, Winlove, C Peter, Vollmer, Frank, Gow, Neil A R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biosensors
diagnostics
fungal biomarker
immobilization
medical mycology
point-of-care devices
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Summary:Early detection is critical to the successful treatment of life-threatening infections caused by fungal pathogens, as late diagnosis of systemic infection almost always equates with a poor prognosis. The field of fungal diagnostics has some tests that are relatively simple, rapid to perform and are potentially suitable at the point of care. However, there are also more complex high-technology methodologies that offer new opportunities regarding the scale and precision of fungal diagnosis, but may be more limited in their portability and affordability. Future developments in this field are increasingly incorporating new technologies provided by the use of new format biosensors. This overview provides a critical review of current fungal diagnostics and the development of new biophysical technologies that are being applied for selective new sensitive fungal biosensors to augment traditional diagnostic methodologies.
ISSN:2309-608X
2309-608X
DOI:10.3390/jof6040349