REAGENTS, METHODS AND KITS FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FUNGI AND DIRECTION OF ANTI-FUNGAL THERAPY

摘要

Provided herein are methods, kits and compositions to classify fungi. Methods are provided for classification of fungi according to established phenotypes, for example, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. More specifically, the invention provides methods for the use of PNA probes in diagnostic applications, which will aid in the direction of appropriate therapy against fungi.