Comparative Microscopy of Candida Species: Introduction, Table, and Keynotes

Chlamydospores of Candida albicans found in direct clinical sample(sputum) KOH mount Microscopy (Mag.1600X)

Introduction The genus Candida comprises a diverse group of opportunistic yeasts frequently isolated from human clinical specimens. Among them, Candida albicans remains the most common cause of infections; however, non-albicans Candida species, such as C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, and C. krusei, are increasingly recognized as important pathogens in immunocompromised patients, …

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

Introduction Cylindrocarpon is a genus of fungi that belongs to the class Dothideomycetes. This genus is characterized by its cylindrical or slightly curved, hyaline (colorless) conidia, which are the asexual spores produced by the fungus. The name “Cylindrocarpon” is derived from Greek, where “cylindro” means …

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