Immunocompromised host

Rothia kristinae: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Taxonomy: Member of the Micrococcaceae family. Its nomenclature has evolved significantly; first described as Micrococcus in 1974, it was reclassified as Kocuria in 1995 and finally…

2 months ago

Lactococcus garvieae: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Lactococcus garvieae is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, non-spore-forming coccus, typically arranged in pairs or short chains. It belongs to the…

3 months ago

Broad Range PCR Assay for Fungi-Directly on Clinical Samples: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Broad-range PCR assays for fungi are molecular diagnostic methods designed to detect a wide spectrum of fungal pathogens directly…

6 months ago

Fungal Elements in KOH Mount of Bile Microscopy-Introduction, Fungal Elements Observed in Bile KOH Mount, Applications, and Keynotes

Introduction KOH Mount of Bile is a direct microscopic examination technique used to detect fungal elements in bile fluid collected…

6 months ago

Fungal Elements in KOH Mount of Sputum Microscopy-Introduction, Fungal Elements Observed in Sputum KOH Mount, Applications, and Keynotes

Introduction KOH mount of sputum is a rapid, direct microscopic technique used to detect fungal elements in the respiratory tract.…

6 months ago

Fungal Elements in KOH Mount of Urine Microscopy: Introduction, Fungal Elements Observed in Urine KOH Mount, Applications, and Keynotes

Introduction Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) mount is a simple, rapid, and cost-effective microscopic technique used to detect fungal elements in various…

6 months ago

Diagnostic Challenge: LD Bodies vs Pneumocystis Vs Histoplasma in Giemsa-Stained BAL

Found in Giemsa staining of BAL. Possible pathogen? Found in Giemsa staining of BAL Morphological Features (Center) A dense, violet-stained…

9 months ago

Pneumocystis PCR: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Pneumocystis PCR is a molecular diagnostic tool used for the detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA in respiratory specimens, especially…

9 months ago