Detection of Fifteen Species of Candida in an Automated Blood Culture System

Overview

Journal J Clin Microbiol

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2007 Jul 13

PMID 17626176

Citations 14

Authors

Lynn L Horvath

Benjamin J George

Duane R Hospenthal

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Abstract

Candidemia was simulated with 15 Candida spp. by using an automated blood culture system. Candida growth was detected in 479/648 (74%) bottles: 211/216 (98%) aerobic bottles, 58/216 (27%) anaerobic bottles, and 210/216 (97%) mycology bottles. Only the growth of Candida lipolytica failed to be detected in all media.

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