Research Keyword: pathogenic fungi surveillance

Spatial distribution of pathogenic fungal isolates from clinical samples in Uganda: Diagnostic gaps and trends, January 2020 – May 2024

This study examined fungal infections detected in Uganda’s laboratories from 2020 to 2024, finding that common yeast infections called Candida were the most frequently identified. Most cases occurred in women aged 16-35 years, particularly in the cities of Kampala and Mbarara. The research reveals that Uganda’s laboratories can only identify two types of fungi and cannot test which medications work best against them, highlighting the need for better diagnostic tools and training.

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