Antifungal

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…

8 months ago

Candida albicans-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen in humans. It inhabits mucosal surfaces naturally and colonizes the gastrointestinal tract…

1 year ago

Fungal Microscopy: Introduction, List of Tests, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal microscopy visualizes fungi in clinical specimens. Moreover, it diagnoses fungal infections rapidly.Additionally, it identifies fungal morphology and structures.…

1 year ago

Candida albicans MCQs Quiz-A Simple Set of Questionnaire for Examination

Introduction Below is a simple set of 15 multiple‐choice questions (MCQs) on Candida albicans designed as a quiz or examination…

1 year ago

Curvularia: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Curvularia is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the family Pleosporaceae, commonly found in soil, decaying plant material,…

3 years ago

Dermatophyte: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Dermatophytes, also known as dermatophyte fungi or simply "ringworm fungi," are a group of fungi that cause infections in…

3 years ago