An evaluation of manual and mechanical methods to identify Candida spp. from human and animal sources

Authors

  • Geraldo dos Santos Oliveira IOF; Fernandes Figueira Institute
  • Elizabeth Teixeira Ribeiro IOF; Fernandes Figueira Institute; Departamento de Patologia Clínica
  • Francisco de Assis Baroni UFRRJ; DMIV; Environmental and Pathogenic Yeasts Laboratory

Keywords:

Candida spp., Identification, Vitek method, Yeast

Abstract

To compare two yeast identification methods, i. e, the manual and the VITEK mechanical methods, 62 clinical samples from hemocultures and animal sources were analyzed. After identification as Candida yeasts by the VITEK method, the strains were recharacterized using manual assimilation methods and sugar fermentation tests. Our findings reveal 58% concurrent identification between the two methods for animal strains, and 51% for human hemoculture strains.

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Published

2006-12-01

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 6 (2006)

Section

Mycology

How to Cite

Oliveira, G. dos S., Ribeiro, E. T., & Baroni, F. de A. (2006). An evaluation of manual and mechanical methods to identify Candida spp. from human and animal sources . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 48(6), 311-315. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/31035