Amphotericin B

VITEK 2 Yeast AST System: Introduction, Name of Card, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introducton The VITEK 2 Yeast AST system is a fully automated solution for the quantitative determination of antifungal susceptibility in…

1 week ago

PANTA Supplement: Introduction, Composition and Function, Uses, and Keynotes

Introduction In microbiology and Tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics, PANTA is an antimicrobial supplement used to prevent the overgrowth of contaminating microorganisms in liquid…

3 weeks ago

Nakaseomyces glabratus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly Candida glabrata) is a highly adaptable, haploid yeast that is a common commensal of the human gastrointestinal and…

4 weeks ago

Pichia kudriavzevii-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Pichia kudriavzevii, formerly known as Candida krusei, is a unique budding yeast that holds a dual status as both a…

4 weeks ago

Yeasts-Colorimetric Antifungal Susceptibility Testing: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Yeasts, especially Candida and Cryptococcus species, are frequent causes of opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. Determining their antifungal susceptibility…

8 months ago

Molds-Broth Microdilution Testing (CLSI)-Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Invasive mold infections such as those caused by Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and Mucorales present significant clinical challenges, especially in…

8 months ago

Yeasts-Broth Microdilution Testing (EUCAST): Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal infections caused by yeasts, particularly Candida and Cryptococcus species, represent a significant clinical challenge in immunocompromised and critically…

8 months ago

Yeasts (Disk Diffusion) Assay: Introduction, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction Disk diffusion assay is a standardized method used for testing antifungal susceptibility of yeasts, especially Candida spp. It evaluates…

9 months ago