Introduction Funguria refers to the presence of fungi in the urine, either due to colonization, contamination, or true urinary tract…
Introduction Fungal pneumonia or invasive fungal pulmonary infection is often life-threatening, especially in immunocompromised patients, such as those with cancer,…
Introduction of Candida albicans vs. Candida dubliniensis Both Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis are closely related yeast species belonging to…
Introduction of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) Enterococcus faecium is a gram-positive, facultative anaerobic coccus that is part of the normal…
Introduction A biphasic medium is a culture system that combines both liquid (broth) and solid (agar) phases in the same…
Introduction of Candida auris Screening in a Simple Setup Candida auris Screening in a Simple Setup is possible to presumptively…
Introduction of Bacteria and Fungi Fig. Bacteria and Fungi They are distinct types of microorganisms with different structures and characteristics. Bacteria…
Introduction RBC cast, or red blood cell cast, is a type of urinary cast containing red blood cells embedded within a…
Introduction Common invasive fungal pathogens that frequently affect cancer patients, especially those who are immunocompromised due to chemotherapy, hematologic malignancies,…
Introduction of Antifungal Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Antifungal drugs require precise dosing to ensure safe patient outcomes. Moreover, clinicians track serum…