'Spiking' as a rapid method for differentiation of Candida albicans from other yeast species.
J Hosp Infect
; 60(1): 78-80, 2005 May.
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| ID: mdl-15823662
ABSTRACT
This paper describes a simple and rapid method for the differentiation of Candida albicans from other yeast species in primary cultures based on colonial morphology following incubation in carbon dioxide. The technique has superior sensitivity to the traditional germ-tube method and requires no additional laboratory tests. In a busy laboratory, this can result in significant savings in cost and time, as well as improvements in patient care.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Candida albicans
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Dióxido de Carbono
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Técnicas de Tipificación Micológica
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Medios de Cultivo
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Agar
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Calor
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hosp Infect
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido