A Comprehensive Review of Identification Methods for Pathogenic Yeasts : Challenges and Approaches

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Given the increasing incidence of yeast infections and the presence of drug-resistant isolates, accurate identification of the pathogenic yeasts is essential for the management of yeast infections. In this review, we tried to introduce the routine and novel techniques applied for yeast identification. Laboratory identification methods of pathogenic yeast are classified into three categories; I. conventional methods, including microscopical and culture-base methods II. biochemical/physiological-processes methods III. molecular methods. While conventional and biochemical methods require more precautions and are not specific in some cases, molecular diagnostic methods are the optimum tools for diagnosing pathogenic yeasts in a short time with high accuracy and specificity, and having various methods that cover different purposes, and affordable costs for researchers. Nucleotide sequencing is a reference or gold standard for identifying pathogenic yeasts. Since it is an expensive method, it is not widely used in developing countries. However, novel identification techniques are constantly updated, and we recommend further studies in this field. The results of this study will guide researchers in finding more accurate diagnostic method(s) for their studies in a short period of time.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

Enthalten in:

Advanced biomedical research - 12(2023) vom: 06., Seite 187

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Morovati, Hamid [VerfasserIn]
Kord, Mohammad [VerfasserIn]
Ahmadikia, Kazem [VerfasserIn]
Eslami, Saba [VerfasserIn]
Hemmatzadeh, Masoumeh [VerfasserIn]
Kurdestani, Kian M [VerfasserIn]
Khademi, Mohammadreza [VerfasserIn]
Darabian, Sima [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Candidiasis
Diagnostic equipment
Diagnostic techniques and procedures
Early diagnosis
Journal Article
Molecular diagnostic techniques
Review
Yeasts

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Date Revised 13.09.2023

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.4103/abr.abr_375_22

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36191735X