Broth microdilution

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…

7 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

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm)-Introduction, Detection Methods, and Keynotes

Introduction of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) Enterococcus faecium is a gram-positive, facultative anaerobic coccus that is part of the normal…

10 months ago

Laboratory Requirements for Evaluating Mushroom Antifungal Activity against Clinical Dermatophytes

Introduction To effectively evaluate mushrooms' antifungal activity against clinical dermatophytes, laboratories require specialized equipment and techniques for fungal isolation, identification,…

1 year ago

E (Epsilometer) Test-Introduction, Principle, Purpose, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Introduction The E-test, also known as the Epsilometer test, is a laboratory technique used to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of…

3 years ago