High Vaginal Swab (HVS) Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction High Vaginal Swab (HVS) Culture and Sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and analyze the microorganisms present in the vaginal region. It is an important tool in gynecology and obstetrics to diagnose and manage various vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast …

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Candida tropicalis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Various Candida species grew on Candida CHROMAgar -Candida albicans (green), Candida tropicalis (cream-colored to light pink colonies), Candida glabrata (purple to lavender-color), Candida krusei(dark blue to mauve colonies), and Candida parapsilosis (cream-colored) as shown in the figure.

Introduction Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast, belonging to the Candida genus, commonly found in the environment and on the human body as part of the normal microbial flora. Similar to other Candida species, it can exist as a commensal organism, coexisting harmlessly with …

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Candida Chromagar: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Candida Chromagar: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction Candida Chromagar is a selective and differential agar medium used for the isolation and identification of Candida species. HiMedia is a well-known manufacturer of microbiological culture media and laboratory products. Here are some keywords related to this agar: Principle The principle of Candida Chromagar …

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