Mycology

Detecting Low-Yield Target Fungal DNA from Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid: Sensitivity Limits of Conventional vs. Quantitative PCR

Introduction 0.5 ng/µL of DNA is detectable and can yield a positive result by PCR. In modern molecular diagnostics, PCR…

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Quick Fungal and Bacterial DNA Extraction: Introduction, Principle, Method, Procedure, DNA Concentration, Application, and Keynotes

 Introduction The Quick-DNA™ Fungal/Bacterial Miniprep Kit is designed for the simple and rapid extraction of high-quality genomic DNA from organisms…

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Cladophialophora: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

Introduction Taxonomy: Belongs to the kingdom Fungi, phylum Ascomycota, and family Herpotrichiellaceae. Synonyms: Cladophialophora bantiana was historically called Cladosporium trichoides…

2 months ago

Nail Clippings KOH Mount: Introduction and Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction and Principle A nail clipping KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) mount is the fastest and most cost-effective diagnostic test used to…

2 months ago

Geotrichum klebahnii: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Introduction Geotrichum klebahnii is a rare, opportunistic, yeast-like fungus that is found globally in environments like soil, dairy products, and…

2 months ago

Trichosporon species: Introduction, Morphology, Medically Important Species, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Trichosporon is a genus of anamorphic, yeast-like basidiomycetous fungi widely distributed in nature, particularly in tropical and temperate regions.…

4 months ago

Saprochaete capitata:Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Saprochaete capitata is an emerging opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes severe, frequently fatal systemic infections in profoundly immunocompromised individuals.…

4 months ago

HVAC Filters-Introduction, Principle, Working Mechanism, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction to HVAC Filters Air filters act as the first line of defense in an HVAC system. As air continuously…

5 months ago

Air Handling Unit (AHU)-Introduction, Principle, Working Mechanism, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction An Air Handling Unit (AHU) is the heart of a building's Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. It…

5 months ago

HEPA Vs ULPA Filters: Introduction, Comparison, and Keynotes

Introduction to the Filters HEPA Filters: Originally developed during the 1940s Manhattan Project to capture radioactive contaminants, HEPA filters are…

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