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The aim is to establish an efficient protocol for identifying Schizophyllum commune in respiratory fungal cultures.

February 2, 2026Allergology International0 citationsOpen Access

A practical protocol for the identification of Schizophyllum commune in fungal cultures of respiratory specimens: A pilot study at a single center in Japan

YFY FukutomiNational Sagamihara Hospital TYTakashi YaguchiChiba University Hospital TTTakahito ToyotomeChiba University

Key Points

The aim is to establish an efficient protocol for identifying Schizophyllum commune in respiratory fungal cultures.
Developed a practical protocol for detecting S. commune in clinical fungal cultures.
Evaluated the protocol in a general medical facility context.
Focused on improving cost-effectiveness and efficiency in laboratory settings.
Showed potential for reducing underdiagnosis of S. commune-related diseases.
Improved resource allocation in clinical practices.

Abstract

This protocol enables the efficient and cost-effective detection of S. commune in clinical laboratories in a general medical facility, potentially reducing the underdiagnosis of S. commune-related allergic airway diseases and improving medical resource use.

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