Neutropenia

Rothia: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

Introduction Rothia is a genus of Gram-positive cocco-bacilli belonging to the Micrococcaceae family. The major clinical species include Rothia mucilaginosa,…

2 weeks ago

Geotrichum klebahnii: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Introduction Geotrichum klebahnii is a rare, opportunistic, yeast-like fungus that is found globally in environments like soil, dairy products, and…

1 month ago

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.…

3 months 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.…

3 months ago

Leukemia/Leukaemia: An Overview of Introduction, Types, Pathogenesis,Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Leukemia (also spelled leukaemia) is a group of malignant hematological cancers originating in the bone marrow, characterized by the…

4 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…

5 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…

1 year ago

Fungemia-Introduction, Common Fungi, Clinical Feature, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Introduction Fungemia refers to the presence of fungi in the bloodstream, indicating systemic fungal infection. Candida species are most commonly…

1 year ago