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LDBio rapid Aspergillus IgG test sensitive and specific for CPA

Lateral flow rapid diagnostics are sorely needed for many fungal infections. Scientists at the University of Manchester evaluated LDBio’s Aspergillus IgG test on patients at the National Aspergillosis Centre (UK). Compared to existing diagnostics, this test was more sensitive (91.6%) and more specific (98.0%) for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis

Side effects of long-term azole therapy

Azole antifungals are the first-line of treatment or prophylaxis for many fungal infections. They are often administered long-term (weeks to months), which can be associated with a number of adverse effects.

Tiña imbricata: una micosis superficial rara

La tiña imbricata es una micosis superficial crónica causada por el hongo Trichophyton concentricum. Es endémica en América Central y del Sur, el Suroeste del Pacífico y el Sudeste Asiático, y afecta principalmente a las personas que viven en condiciones primitivas y en entornos aislados.Los pacientes suelen presentar una erupción concéntrica, con picazón, escamosa, que […]

Tinea imbricata: a rare superficial mycosis

Tinea imbricata is a chronic superficial mycosis caused by the fungus Trichophyton concentricum. A recent case report by Dr A Leung and colleagues describes a case of tinea imbricata in an 8 year old Malaysian boy.

Oropharyngeal histoplasmosis: a manifestation of disseminated disease

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection endemic to areas of Central America and Midwest USA. Most people develop a mild form of infection and are asymptomatic; if symptoms do occur they are usually flu-like, but can vary greatly. In a few, usually immunosuppressed, patients the disease can progress to life-threatening, disseminated histoplasmosis. Dr Thais Pincelli and colleagues recently reviewed all 10 cases of oropharyngeal histoplasmosis identified over a 21 year period at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

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