Development of reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification-based assay for rapid and specific detection of human fungal pathogen, Candida auris
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Researchers developed a new rapid test called RT-LAMP to detect Candida auris, a dangerous multidrug-resistant fungus that causes hospital infections. The test works by changing color from pink to yellow when the fungus is present, making it easy to read without special equipment. It is more sensitive and specific than current methods, can be done quickly at a single temperature, and costs much less than existing tests, making it ideal for hospitals and clinics with limited resources.