Supplementation of CHROMagar Candida Medium with Pal's Medium for Rapid Identification of Candida dubliniensis

CHROMagar Candida medium is used for the isolation and identification of Candida species, but it does not differentiate Candida albicans from Candida dubliniensis. This differentiation can be achieved by using Pal's agar, which cannot be used in primary isolation. We have combined both media to...

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Published in:Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2005-11, Vol.43 (11), p.5768-5770
Main Authors: Sahand, Ismail H, Moragues, María D, Eraso, Elena, Villar-Vidal, María, Quindós, Guillermo, Pontón, José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agar
Biological and medical sciences
Candida - classification
Candida - growth & development
Candida albicans
Candida dubliniensis
Candidiasis - diagnosis
Culture Media
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
Microbiology
Miscellaneous
Mycological Typing Techniques
Mycology
Species Specificity
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Summary:CHROMagar Candida medium is used for the isolation and identification of Candida species, but it does not differentiate Candida albicans from Candida dubliniensis. This differentiation can be achieved by using Pal's agar, which cannot be used in primary isolation. We have combined both media to obtain a new medium that can be used for the isolation and identification of C. dubliniensis in primary cultures.
ISSN:0095-1137
1098-660X
1098-5530
DOI:10.1128/JCM.43.11.5768-5770.2005