New method for quantitating yeasts in clinical specimens.
Existing methods for quantitating yeasts in clinical specimens usually rely on plate counts of sediments. A new method has been developed which uses filtration to concentrate a sample and fluorescence microscopy to facilitate counting. This method is fast and easy to perform and can be used for a wide variety of specimens including urine, mouthwash water, and vaginal fluid.
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D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D005374:Filtration; D006801:Humans; D008856:Microscopy, Fluorescence; D015003:Yeasts / Q000254:growth & development*