Faster diagnosis for valley fever - New test in development

Описание: Faster diagnosis for valley fever - New test in development

A new test in development at Mayo Clinic could help doctors diagnose valley fever faster, possibly at the first visit. Also known as coccidioidomycosis, valley fever is a lung infection caused by breathing in a fungus found in dry, dusty soil, especially in the Southwest.
Many people have no symptoms, but in some cases, the infection can spread to the brain, bones, or spine and become life-threatening. Because symptoms often mimic the flu or pneumonia, valley fever is frequently misdiagnosed. Current tests can be slow and unclear, delaying the right treatment.
Dr. Thomas Grys, a Mayo Clinic researcher working in collaboration with Arizona State University, is developing next-generation tools to detect valley fever earlier and more accurately. The goal is to help patients get answers and early treatment.
Here's how Mayo Clinic is advancing the future of valley fever diagnoses.

Dr. Grys says the antibody test is licensed to a startup company, and the test is expected to be commercially available for laboratory use by the end of 2025.
For advanced cases of valley fever, the Cocci Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Arizona offers a coordinated, multispecialty team — including infectious diseases specialists, pulmonologists, neurologists, dermatologists and cardiothoracic surgeons.

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