Immunocompromised

Trichosporon species: Introduction, Morphology, Medically Important Species, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Trichosporon is a genus of anamorphic, yeast-like basidiomycetous fungi widely distributed in nature, particularly in tropical and temperate regions.…

2 weeks ago

Saprochaete capitata:Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Saprochaete capitata is an emerging opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes severe, frequently fatal systemic infections in profoundly immunocompromised individuals.…

2 weeks ago

Sphingomonas paucimobilis-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Sphingomonas paucimobilis (formerly classified as Pseudomonas paucimobilis) is a strictly aerobic, non-fermenting, Gram-negative bacillus. It is an environmental oligotroph…

3 weeks ago

Alcaligenes faecalis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Alcaligenes faecalis is a Gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium primarily found in water and soil, but also as a commensal…

2 months ago

Aspergillus terreus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction & Taxonomy Aspergillus terreus is a filamentous fungus increasingly recognized as a significant emerging opportunistic pathogen. It is uniquely…

2 months ago

Acinetobacter haemolyticus-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Acinetobacter haemolyticus is an aerobic, non-fermenting bacterium found in nature and hospital environments. It belongs to the Acinetobacter genus, frequently causing healthcare-associated…

2 months ago

Pichia kudriavzevii-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Pichia kudriavzevii, formerly known as Candida krusei, is a unique budding yeast that holds a dual status as both a…

3 months ago

Criteria and Decision Framework for Differentiating True Infection from Colonization or Contamination by Aspergillus niger in Cancer Patients

Evaluate the Clinical Context Symptoms & signs: Fig. Sputum for fungal culture Fig. Aspergillus niger colony characteristics on Sabouraud Dextrose…

11 months ago