Innovative Approaches for Histoplasma Detection

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review highlights innovative approaches for histoplasmosis detection using laboratory technologies published in the past 6  years.Recent FindingsMicroscopy and culture are the gold standards for confirming the diagnosis of histoplasmosis, but these can be slow, and their sensitivity and specificity can vary. It is well known that rapid diagnosis is necessary to save lives. Newer technologies based on detection of antibodies, antigens, and DNA can enable rapid and accurate clinical diagnosis.SummaryBased on a systematic review of the literature and evaluation of methodologies in five areas, assay accuracy, rapid testing, point of care testing, commercial availability, and use in animal diagnosis and environmental detection, we describe innovative approaches for detection ofHistoplasma/histoplasmosis.
Source: Current Fungal Infection Reports - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research