Performance of Multiplex PCR and β-1,3-D-Glucan Testing for the Diagnosis of Candidemia

Performance of Multiplex PCR and β-1,3-D-Glucan Testing for the Diagnosis of Candidemia

Bloodstream infections caused by <i>Candida</i> yeasts (candidemia) are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis remains challenging, with the current gold standard—isolation from blood culture (BC)—being limited by low sensitivity and long turnaround time. This study eval...

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Main Authors: Özlem Koc, Harald H. Kessler, Martin Hoenigl, Johannes Wagener, Sebastian Suerbaum, Sören Schubert, Karl Dichtl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
candidemia
bloodstream infection
<i>Candida</i>
multiplex PCR
β-1,3-D-glucan
antigen
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/9/972

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