1.
Clin. biomed. res
;
38(2)2018.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1025675
ABSTRACT
This is a report of isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans from blood culture. Identification was conducted by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The relevance of this report is related to the site affected, the severity of the infection, and the importance of correct and rapid identification of the causative pathogen for a successful treatment and for reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality. (AU)
Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Cryptococcosis/diagnosis , Cryptococcus neoformans/pathogenicity , Cryptococcus neoformans/virology , Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization , Blood Culture/methods
2.
Clin. biomed. res
;
38(3): 308-310, 2018.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1047051
ABSTRACT
Report of Chromobacterium violaceum isolation from blood culture. Identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Relevant report due to the site affected, infection severity, and importance of correct and rapid identification for a successful treatment and lower risk of morbidity and mortality. (AU)