Hematological malignancies

BCR-ABL1 Genetic Test-Introduction, Test Result, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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BCR-ABL1 Genetic Test-Introduction, Test Result, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The BCR-ABL1 genetic test is a diagnostic laboratory test that plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of certain types of leukemia, most notably chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and a subset of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This test helps identify the …

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

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Trichosporon colony morphology on potato dextrose agar (PDA) of clinical specimen culture

Introduction Trichosporon is a genus of yeast-like fungi that belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota. It is commonly found in the environment, especially in soil, water, and various organic matter. Trichosporon species can be opportunistic pathogens, and they are known to cause infections in both humans …

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