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Severe fungal diseases affect millions annually. David Denning’s Lancet study estimates 6.5M invasive infections & 3.8M deaths annually, with high mortality rates for aspergillosis, candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis, & more. Early diagnosis & accessible treatments save lives.

Ever wonder how we ensure diagnostic consistency? It’s the journey from QA to QC. 🍄🧪 Think of Quality Assurance (QA) as designing the perfect recipe, and Quality Control (QC) as tasting the soup. 🧵👇

Is the fungal map changing? 🗺️ Join Dr. Andrej Spec to discuss the expanding reach of Histoplasmosis & Blastomycosis. Learn why these pathogens are surfacing in unexpected regions. 🗓️ Wed, Feb 18 | 3 PM CST 🎓 0.5 CME credits 🔗 hubs.ly/Q042v6vS0

Species-level identification matters, similar fungal species can look alike but cause very different outcomes. Accurate ID is critical for proper treatment and diagnostics. Learn what to watch for: hubs.ly/Q03XSs480

On #WorldAIDSDay, we honor those affected by HIV and continue the mission to protect vulnerable communities. Accurate fungal diagnostics are critical for early detection and treatmentOn #WorldAIDSDay, we honor those affected by HIV and advocate for accessible diagnostics. By bringing diagnostics closer to the patient, IMMY supports early detection of fungal infections in vulnerable communities.

Antimicrobial resistance is already here, and growing. This #WAAW2025, IMMY joins the global call to Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future. Reliable diagnostics are key to tackling AMR and saving lives. #AMR #GlobalHealth #FungalDiagnostics #IMMY @WHO

Fungal Friday 🧫 | C. auris in unexpected places During a major Candida auris outbreak in London, researchers used IMMY’s AurisID® PCR assay to detect C. auris directly from hospital wastewater, even when cultures were negative. 💡 AurisID® showed 100% sensitivity across affected wards, proving its value in outbreak tracing and environmental surveillance. Check out the paper from @BicanicTihana group here: hubs.ly/Q03T5vtc0

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A single flaw breaks the immune alarm! Loss of the essential protein CARD9 silences the body's defense against C. auris. This signaling breakdown causes immune paralysis & severe kidney damage. Crucially, antifungals still helped, pointing to vital combined therapy potential.

🎶 If IMMY had a theme song... what would it be? Our CEO and CMO kick off the weekend with a lighthearted chat that leads to a deeper conversation about the future of fungal diagnostics—and where innovation is headed next. Catch the full discussion and stop by to meet the team at #IDWeek2025!

Counting down to #IDWeek2025! ☕️ Stop by Booth 1510 for an espresso on us and meet the IMMY team, proudly working to save 100,000 lives a year from Norman, Oklahoma. Let’s talk diagnostics that make a difference. See you soon! #FungalDiagnostics

No Fungal Friday this week, just pure manufacturing ASMR. Eject those pipette tips, pop those Eppendorf tubes, and let the weekend begin! 😎👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

🌍California is seeing record cases of Valley Fever, a fungal disease caused by inhaling soil spores. Often mistaken for pneumonia or COVID, it can become life-threatening if not diagnosed early. Awareness and rapid fungal testing save lives. 🌍 #FungalFriday #ValleyFever #FungalDiagnostics

👣 Thank you for walking with us during #FungalWeek25. Fungal diseases are rising worldwide—and antifungal resistance is growing too. 💊 Timely, accurate treatment saves lives and helps fight resistance. 🧠 Learn key fungal terms & infections: hubs.ly/Q03JGQZW0 🧪 Diagnostics. Stewardship. Awareness. Source: @CDCgov #AntifungalResistance #AMR #GlobalHealth #FungalDiagnostics #IMMYDiagnostics

🫁 Day 4 of #FungalWeek25: Valley fever & histoplasmosis often look like pneumonia—but don’t respond to standard treatment. Delayed diagnosis = chronic symptoms & complications. In this clip: Gel is aspirated from our ClearGel™ immunodiffusion plates—a QC step ensuring each plate is ready for detection.

🦠 Day 3 of #FungalWeek25: Raise awareness about skin-invading neglected tropical diseases—chromoblastomycosis, sporotrichosis, and mycetoma. Source: CDC

Fungal diseases can spread through soil, plants, animals, and even the air we breathe. Emerging threats like cat-transmitted sporotrichosis show why fungi are a One Health issue—impacting people, animals & the environment Souce: CDC @CDCgov #FungalWeek25

Walk with us for Fungal Disease Awareness Week (Sept 15–19). Fungal diseases & drug-resistant fungi are rising worldwide. Early testing = better outcomes. Every patient deserves answers, not uncertainty. Think Fungus. #FungalWeek25 #ThinkFungus

It's Fri-yay! Pack some Cocci EIA plates with us! #IMMY

Wednesday snack room restock .... #ASMR #SnackASMR

We were honored to host Dr. Alessandro Pasqualotto, who shared insights on Histoplasmosis, new data, and building greater awareness for the future. Thank you for spending time with us! @PasqualottoAle