Identification of Cryptococcus neoformans by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry in blood culture

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 o...

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Autores: Araújo, Max Roberto Batista, Santos, Elaine Gomes de Morais, Wolf, Vanessa, Seabra, Luisa Ferreira
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2018
País:Brasil
Recursos:Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Repositorio:Clinical and Biomedical Research
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:seer.ufrgs.br:article/78285
Acesso em linha:https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/hcpa/article/view/78285
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Cryptococcus neoformans
blood culture
spectrometry
mass
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization
Descrição
Resumo: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.Keywords: Cryptococcus neoformans; blood culture; spectrometry; mass; Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization