Antifungal therapy guidance

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

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

Introduction Yeast infections, particularly those caused by Candida and Cryptococcus species, are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in immunocompromised and oncology patients. Accurate antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST) is essential for guiding appropriate therapy. The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) broth microdilution …

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Yeast Identification by Auxacolor System-Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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Introduction The Auxacolor System is a commercially available biochemical-based yeast identification method widely used in clinical microbiology laboratories. It provides a simple, standardized approach to identifying medically important yeasts, including Candida, Cryptococcus, Trichosporon, and others. Unlike molecular tools or MALDI-TOF MS, Auxacolor is inexpensive, does …

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