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Performance of the VITEK® MS system for the identification of filamentous fungi in a microbiological laboratory in Chile

This study tested a new laboratory technology called VITEK® MS for quickly identifying mold infections in patients. Researchers tested the system on 67 mold samples representing 35 different species. The technology successfully identified over 91% of the mold samples accurately without any misidentifications, making it a reliable tool for hospitals to quickly determine what type of mold is causing an infection so doctors can prescribe the right antifungal medication.

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