Hematology patients

Aspergillus-Antigen Testing:Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Aspergillus species, particularly Aspergillus fumigatus, are major causes of invasive aspergillosis (IA), especially in immunocompromised patients, such as those…

9 months ago

Blood Culture–Positive Yeasts: Introduction, Common molds, Comparison, and Keynotes

Introduction Unlike molds, yeasts are the most commonly recovered fungi in blood cultures. Candidemia is among the leading causes of…

10 months ago

Blood Culture–Positive Molds: Introduction, Common molds, Comparison, and Keynotes

Introduction Fig. Blood Culture–Positive Mold -Note: The culture bottle shows cottony to fluffy white mycelial growth at the surface. Growth…

10 months ago