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Histoplasma capsulatum on Microscopy
Dimorphic Fungi. Cultures don't look especially unique (see also: other dimorphs Cocci and
capsulatum on Microscopy ... Dimorphic Fungi ... capsulatum #clinical #microscopy
Phoma spp on Culture and Microscopy

Phoma spp. are a group of soil-dwelling fungi that grow spreading
on Culture and Microscopy ... soil-dwelling fungi ... Phoma #clinical #microscopy
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
cell response to fungi ... doesn't stain most fungi ... #microbiology #microscopy ... staining #diagnosis #fungi
Non-Resolving Pneumonias: Etiologies
Unusual Infections:
 - Immunocompromised patients (e.g.: Mycobacterium, Aspergillosis, Nocardia)
 - Endemic Fungi (e.g.: Histoplasmosis,
Nocardia) - Endemic Fungi ... polyangiitis, microscopic
Alternaria on Culture Plate and Microscopy
Adult w/ aplastic anemia, getting regular blood product infusions. Had Group
Culture Plate and Microscopy ... environmental fungi ... Alternaria #Culture #Microscopy
Overview of Invasive Fungal Infections and Treatment - Yeasts and Dimorphic Fungi

 - @IDAGRAM

#Yeasts #Fungal #Invasive
and Dimorphic Fungi ... #Microbiology #Fungi
Transplant Infections Timeline
Pre-transplant:
 • Common bacteria (endogenous): Staphylococci (skin), Gram-negative bacilli (gut)
 • Viruses: HSV (reactivation)
Engraftment:
difficile (gut) • Fungi ... Adenovirus, RSV • Fungi ... reactivation), RSV • Fungi
Crusted Scabies - Physical examination now revealed a generalized erythematous and scaly rash with intense hyperkeratotic
Microscopic examination ... CrustedScabies #Scabies #Microscopy
1,3 Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan - Pathogens, and Testing Characteristics
1,3 ß-D-glucan:
 • Most fungi excluding mucor and
ß-D-glucan: • Most fungi ... inconsistently in other fungi ... Diagnosis #Fungus #Fungi
Urine Microscopy Instructions
1) Spin fresh urine sample (10-15mL) in a centrifuge for 3-5 minutes - Don't
Urine Microscopy ... one drop on a microscope ... iMedEducation #Urine #Microscopy