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…

7 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…

8 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…

8 months ago