Gaps in Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Diseases

Explore the rising challenges in fungal disease diagnostics through this 47-minute American Society for Microbiology webinar. Delve into the increasing incidence of fungal infections in immunocompromised individuals, the emergence of multi-drug resistant strains like Candida auris, and the growing antifungal resistance in species such as Aspergillus fumigatus. Join experts Dr. Esther Babady, Dr. Sean Zhang, and Dr. Shawn Lockhart as they discuss disease-specific gaps, methodological needs, and future directions for the Fungal Diagnostics Laboratories Consortium. Gain insights into PCR techniques, mucormycosis, candidemia, and antifungal susceptibility testing. Learn about the consortium's goals, origins, and next steps in addressing the accelerating threats of fungal infections.

Introduction
How the consortium began
Goals of the consortium
Commentary article
PCR
Mucomycosis
Candidemia
methodological gaps
antifungal susceptibility testing
next steps for fungal diagnostic laboratory consortium