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This week’s fungal diagnostics research examines three important challenges for clinical microbiology laboratories: interpreting fungal growth in respiratory specimens, detecting

Researchers are inviting people across Europe to contribute to a citizen science study investigating the prevalence of damp and mould

This week’s fungal diagnostics research highlights the growing role of DNA sequencing in identifying difficult infections, hospital screening for drug-resistant

This week’s research highlights an important theme in fungal diagnosis: getting the right answer is not just about inventing completely

This week’s fungal diagnostics literature has a particularly clear theme: getting to an accurate fungal identification faster. New studies explore

This week’s research looks at several important challenges in diagnosing fungal disease: recognising ABPA more accurately, identifying unusual Aspergillus species,

Fungal Disease Awareness Week runs from 14–18 September 2026. Now in its tenth year, the CDC-led campaign brings together clinicians,

Diagnosing invasive fungal disease from tissue remains difficult. Culture can be slow and insensitive, while histopathology may show fungal elements

Antifungal resistance is an increasing global health concern, yet antifungal stewardship remains less developed than antibacterial stewardship. Education is essential

This week’s research update focuses on diagnosing aspergillosis: how clinicians distinguish Aspergillus-related disease from other lung conditions, and how newer