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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Robertson’s Cooked Meat (RCM) Medium: Introduction, Principle, Composition, Preparation, Test Procedure, Result Interpretation, Uses and Keynotes

Robertson’s Cooked Meat (RCM) Medium Showing Saccharolytic anaerobes(red) and Proteolytic anaerobe (black)

Introduction of Robertson’s Cooked Meat (RCM) Medium Robertson’s Cooked Meat (RCM) Medium is the recommended medium for the cultivation of anaerobic as well as aerobic bacteria. It is especially for pathogenic Clostridium species from clinical, food, and water samples. It can also be used as a maintenance medium …

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