Disease: immunosuppression-related infections

The first described case of Fomitiporella micropora infection in humans: A heart transplant recipient diagnosed by fungal PCR

A patient who received a heart transplant developed a small, slowly-growing lump on his shin over many years. After surgical removal, genetic testing revealed it was caused by a rare fungus never before identified in humans. The surgical removal likely cured the infection, and the case shows how important advanced genetic testing methods are for identifying unusual infections in transplant patients.

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Analytical Validation of a Next-Generation Sequencing Assay for the Detection of Microbial Pathogens in Human Plasma

Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect hundreds of different fungal and bacterial infections using advanced sequencing technology. The test works by searching for pathogen DNA in blood samples and is much faster than traditional culture methods. This could help doctors quickly identify what infection a patient has and start the right treatment sooner, which is especially important for patients with weakened immune systems.

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