MIC determination

VITEK 2 System: Introduction, Organisms List and Identification Cards, Principle, Identification Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction The VITEK 2 System is an automated microbiology platform designed for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing…

4 weeks ago

Yeasts-Colorimetric Antifungal Susceptibility Testing: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Yeasts, especially Candida and Cryptococcus species, are frequent causes of opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. Determining their antifungal susceptibility…

9 months ago

Molds-Broth Microdilution Testing (CLSI)-Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Invasive mold infections such as those caused by Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium, and Mucorales present significant clinical challenges, especially in…

9 months ago

Yeasts-Broth Microdilution Testing (EUCAST): Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal infections caused by yeasts, particularly Candida and Cryptococcus species, represent a significant clinical challenge in immunocompromised and critically…

9 months ago