Artifacts Similar to Fungal Elements in Medical Mycology Laboratories

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Medical Laboratory Technician, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

4 Medical Laboratory Technician, Shohadaye Ashayer Hospital, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

5 Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

This review article aimed to introduce the artifacts and precisely assessment of fungal elements in medical mycology laboratories that helps physicians for an appropriate therapy of fungal infections. Artifacts including mosaic fungus, oil drops, red and white blood cells, bacteria, and parasites are common causes of false positive reports. Accurate detection of these artifacts by laboratory personnel is a significant factor for decreasing false positive results that lead to a good management of fungal diseases. Studies like this can also helpful for epidemiology surveys that follow the prevalence of fungal infections.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 32, Issue 285 - Serial Number 285
March and April 2014
Pages 690-701

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  • Receive Date: 03 April 2014
  • Revise Date: 02 May 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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