Aspergillus: Introduction, Classification, Colony Morphology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Aspergillus niger Colony Morphology on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) after 3 days of incubation

Introduction of Aspergillus The genus Aspergillus has more than 180 species, among them, 38  are responsible to cause disease (able to grow at 37◦C. They are common in the environment. Aspergillus species are emerging pathogens which are ubiquitous molds that infect immunocompetent ( rarely) and immunocompromised …

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Immunochromatography Analyzer In Mycology Laboratory: Introduction, Instrument Structure, Instrument Parameters, Detecting Tests, and Keynotes

Mycology Laboratory: Introduction, Instrument Structure, Instrument Parameters, Detecting Tests, and Keynotes

Introduction of Immunochromatography Analyzer In Mycology Laboratory Immunochromatography Analyzer In Mycology Laboratory is an immunochromatography strip test system based on the photoelectric detection principle which should support the use of reagents based on the Gold Immunochromatography principle. With the suitable paper strip based on the …

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Full-Automatic Chemiluminescence Immunoassay System (FACIS): Introduction, Instrument Features, Testing Parameters, and Keynotes

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Introduction of Automation System for Invasive Fungal Diagnostics/FACIS Full-Automatic Chemiluminescence Immunoassay System (FACIS) is an open system to detect the content of endotoxin, (1-3)-β-D-glucan and galactomannan in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid or serum clinical samples. With both a photometry system and chemiluminescence system built in, …

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