Yeast identification--past, present, and future methods.
The focus of this review is the evolution of biochemical phenotypic yeast identification methods with emphasis on conventional approaches, rapid screening tests, chromogenic agars, comprehensive commercial methods, and the eventual migration to genotypic methods. As systemic yeast infections can be devastating and resistance is common in certain species, accurate identification to the species level is paramount for successful therapy and appropriate patient care.
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bioMérieux, Inc., Hazelwood, Missouri 63042, USA. dave.pincus@na.biomerieux.com
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D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D016533:Mycological Typing Techniques / Q000639:trends; D009172:Mycology / Q000379:methods*; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D010641:Phenotype; D015003:Yeasts / Q000145:classification* / Q000302:isolation & purification*