Species Distribution and Comparison between EUCAST and Gradient Concentration Strips Methods for Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of 112 Aspergillus Section Nigri Isolates.

In conclusion, A. niger should be considered as a minority species in the section Nigri The differences in MICs between species for different azoles underline the importance of accurate identification. Significant divergences in the determination of MIC between EUCAST and gradient concentration strips methods require further investigation.
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Source: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy - April 19, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Carrara B, Richards R, Imbert S, Morio F, Sasso M, Zahr N, Normand AC, Le Pape P, Lachaud L, Ranque S, Maubon D, Piarroux R, Fekkar A Tags: Antimicrob Agents Chemother Source Type: research