Supplementation of CHROMagar Candida medium with Pal's medium for rapid identification of Candida dubliniensis

J Clin Microbiol. 2005 Nov;43(11):5768-70. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.11.5768-5770.2005.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Agar
  • Candida / classification*
  • Candida / growth & development
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Culture Media
  • Humans
  • Mycological Typing Techniques
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Agar