Recovery and Its Dynamics of Filamentous Fungi from Clinical Specimen Cultures: An Extensive Study
Jian Bao, Ronald N. Master, Robert S. Jones, Richard B. Clark, Elizabeth C. Moore, Kileen L. Shier
Abstract
species, were isolated in the fourth week of incubation. Inhibitory mold agar was identified as the best medium for recovering all mold types among all tested specimen sources. As we are aware, this is the largest study of fungal culture methods and supports 4 weeks of incubation for optimal mold recovery.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyIncubationMicrobiologyEcologyBiochemistryAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesFungal Infections and Studies