ISSN:
1435-4373
Keywords:
Key words Blood cultures
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Fungemia
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Automation
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Specific fungal medium
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Yeasts
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the performance of a specific blood culture medium recently developed to detect fungi on the Bactec 9240 system (Mycosis IC/F; Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Instrument Systems, USA) with that of the standard medium used for detection of bacteria (Aerobic Plus/F; Becton Dickinson). Simulated blood cultures were performed on 43 strains belonging to ten fungal species using the two media. The mean time to yeast detection using the Mycosis IC/F medium was 29.03±13.99 h, in contrast to a mean time of 73.92±56.74 h using the Aerobic Plus/F medium. These results show that the Mycosis IC/F medium clearly reduces the time to yeast detection on the Bactec 9240.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01682167
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