Intrinsic resistance

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

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Colony morphology of Aspergillus terreus on Corn Meal Agar (CMA) showing a characteristic cinnamon-brown to sandy-beige pigmentation with a velvety, granular texture and a light-colored peripheral growth zone

Introduction & Taxonomy Aspergillus terreus is a filamentous fungus increasingly recognized as a significant emerging opportunistic pathogen. It is uniquely distinguished from other common species by its intrinsic resistance to amphotericin B, its characteristic cinnamon-brown colony color, and the production of specialized spores called aleurioconidia. …

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

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Pichia kudriavzevii growth on HiCrome Candida Differential Agar

Introduction Pichia kudriavzevii, formerly known as Candida krusei, is a unique budding yeast that holds a dual status as both a critical industrial organism and an emerging opportunistic pathogen.  Taxonomy: It is the teleomorph (sexual state) of Candida krusei. It has also been historically known as Issatchenkia orientalis. …

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