The Distinction between Dematiaceous Molds and Non-Dematiaceous Fungi in Clinical and Spiked Samples Treated with Hydrogen Peroxide Using Direct Fluorescence Microscopy

Dematiaceous fungi are pigmented molds with a high content of melanin in their cell walls that can cause fatal infections in immunocompromised hosts. Direct microscopy is the main method for the rapid diagnosis of dematiaceous fungi in clinical specimens. However, it is often difficult to distinguis...

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Main Authors: Elchanan Juravel, Itzhack Polacheck, Batya Isaacson, Arie Dagan, Maya Korem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/9/2/227