Invasive candidiasis (IC) is a life-threatening fungal infection caused by Candida species. Current diagnostic methods are based on blood culture of the fungus, a technique with limited sensitivity and slow turnaround times. To address these limitations, novel diagnostic strategies are under investigation. This study evaluates the diagnostic potential of the Candida albicans germ tube protein Hyr1 and a subterminal Hyr1 fragme...

Invasive candidiasis (IC), caused by Candida yeasts, particularly Candida albicans , poses a significant threat with high mortality rates. Diagnosis is challenging due to Candida 's common presence in human microbiota. To address this, our research group developed an immunofluorescence assay detecting Candida albicans Germ Tube Antibodies (CAGTA) in IC patients. CAGTA, indicative of invasive processes, is associated with a low...