Fungi

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

Introduction Fonsecaea is a genus of fungi commonly associated with human and animal infections. It belongs to the class Eurotiomycetes…

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Microsporum ferrugineum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Microsporum ferrugineum is a species of dermatophytic fungus that belongs to the genus Microsporum. Dermatophytes are a group of…

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

Introduction Geotrichum is a genus of fungi that belong to the family Geotrichaceae. These fungi are commonly found in various…

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Pleural Fluid Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Pleural fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms…

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Pericardial Fluid Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Pericardial fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test performed to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms…

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Introduction, Principle, Types, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Polymerase Chain Reaction, commonly known as PCR, is a powerful and widely used molecular biology technique that allows for…

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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test performed to detect and identify any infectious organisms…

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Sputum Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test used to identify and determine the susceptibility of bacteria or…

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