MALDI-TOF

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.…

1 week 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…

1 week ago

Acinetobacter baumannii complex-Introduction, Species in this group, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction The Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ABC) is a group of highly resilient, opportunistic Gram-negative bacteria that pose a critical threat…

1 week ago

Nakaseomyces glabratus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly Candida glabrata) is a highly adaptable, haploid yeast that is a common commensal of the human gastrointestinal and…

2 months ago

VITEK MS Prime: Introduction, Principle, Components, Procedure, Result -Interpretation, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction The VITEK MS PRIME is a benchtop, high-throughput automated identification system that works on the principle of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time…

4 months ago

Fungal Blood Culture-Mold: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fig. Fungal Blood Culture Bottle Showing Fungal Growth Molds such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and members of the Mucorales…

10 months ago

Aerococcus viridans: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Aerococcus viridans is a gram-positive coccus that rarely infects humans. It usually inhabits hospital environments. Moreover, it exists in…

1 year ago

Staphylococcus sciuri- Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Staphylococcus sciuri belongs to the coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) group. Since it thrives in diverse environments, scientists often isolate it…

1 year ago