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Morphology and Descriptions of Fungal Infections with Hyphae or Pseudohyphae in Tissues
Yeasts with Pseudohyphae: 
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Descriptions of Fungal Infections ... Consistent with Candida ... spp. however Aspergillus ... fungal #fungi #infections ... septations #pathology #atlas
Morphology and Descriptions of Endemic Fungal Infections with Yeasts in Tissues
Broad-based budding yeasts:
 • Description: Broad-based
Endemic Fungal Infections ... Cryptococcus, and Aspergillus ... Descriptions of Fungal Infections ... fungal #fungi #infections ... morphology #pathology #atlas
Morphology and Descriptions of Endemic Fungal Infections with Yeasts in Tissues
Broad-based budding yeasts:
 • Description: Broad-based
Endemic Fungal Infections ... Coccidioides spp, Candida ... Cryptococcus, and Aspergillus ... endemic #fungal #infections ... pathology #clinical #atlas
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
Blood Culture-Negative ... separate blood cultures ... • Infection with ... whipplei, Fungi (Aspergillus ... , Candida), Mycoplasma
Common Fungal Pathology 
 • Candida - Small yeast intermingled with pseudohyphae
 • Aspergillosis - Septate
Pathology • Candida ... Pathology #clinical #microscopy ... #table #atlas # ... key #comparison
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
• Pathogens: Candida ... , Aspergillus ... invasive fungal infection ... surfaces - Infections ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Infectious: • Pre-existing ... devices (CIED) Non-Infectious ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... Tropheryma Whipplei • Aspergillus ... infarction • Infectious
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
preparation from culture ... exceptions are Aspergillus ... #microbiology #microscopy ... fungi #fungus #comparison
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Infectious: • Pre-existing ... devices (CIED) Non-Infectious ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... Tropheryma Whipplei • Aspergillus ... infarction • Infectious
Majocchi’s Granuloma due to Trichophyton rubrum 
This is GMS stain and culture of a skin biopsy
GMS stain and culture ... granulomatous fungal infection ... Non-dermatophytes: Aspergillus ... Fungal infection ... clinical #photo #microscopy