Open AccessPerformance of chromogenic media for Candida in rapid presumptive identification of Candida species from clinical materials
Author(s) -
Marie Victor Pravin Charles,
Arunava Kali,
Noyal Mariya Joseph
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
pharmacognosy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4836
pISSN - 0974-8490
DOI - 10.4103/0974-8490.150528
Subject(s) - chromogenic , agar , microbiology and biotechnology , candida albicans , gram staining , biology , germ tube , candida glabrata , bacteria , chemistry , chromatography , antibiotics , genetics
In perspective of the worldwide increase in a number of immunocompromised patients, the need for identification of Candida species has become a major concern. The development of chromogenic differential media, introduced recently, facilitate rapid speciation. However, it can be employed for routine mycology workup only after an exhaustive evaluation of its benefit and cost effectiveness. This study was undertaken to evaluate the benefit and cost effectiveness of chromogenic media for speciation of Candida clinical isolates.