Deciphering Aspergillus fumigatus cyp51A-mediated triazole resistance by pyrosequencing of respiratory specimens
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkaa357
Abstract: Abstract Background Infections caused by triazole drug-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus are an increasing problem. The sensitivity of standard culture is poor, abrogating susceptibility testing. Early detection of resistance can improve patient outcomes, yet tools for this… read more here.
Keywords: fumigatus; respiratory specimens; resistance; respiratory ... See more keywords
High genetic heterogeneity of Mycobacterium intracellulare isolated from respiratory specimens
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DOI: 10.1186/s12866-021-02426-5
Abstract: Background M. intracellulare is a frequent causative pathogen of nontuberculous mycobacteria infection that causes infections in the respiratory tract, whose incidence is increasing in many countries. This study aimed at determining the VNTR-based genetic diversity… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory specimens; intracellulare; isolated respiratory; genetic heterogeneity ... See more keywords
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification for detection of Legionella pneumophila in respiratory specimens of hospitalized patients in Ahvaz, southwest Iran
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s198099
Abstract: Background Legionnaires’ disease is an important public health problem that can cause substantial mortality and morbidity. Legionnaires’ disease-risk estimation may be compromised by uncertainties in Legionella-detection methods. The aim of this study was the detection… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory; respiratory specimens; pneumophila; legionnaires disease ... See more keywords
Comparing Mycobacterium tuberculosis RNA Accuracy in Various Respiratory Specimens for the Rapid Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s374826
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the rapid diagnostic accuracy of Mycobacterium tuberculosis RNA (TB-RNA) for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in a large patient sample and to evaluate the difference in TB-RNA diagnostic accuracy in various respiratory specimens. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory specimens; tuberculosis; accuracy; rna ... See more keywords