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Faster genetic identification of medically important aspergilli by using gellan gum as gelling agent in mycological media

Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, D-45122 Essen, Germany

Correspondence Peter-Michael Rath rath{at}uni-essen.de

Received November 27, 2002
Accepted January 3, 2003

Using gellan gum as a substitute for agar-agar in a mycological medium and sequencing of the ITS 1 and 2 regions resulted in an accurate identification of Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus nidulans, Aspergillus terreus and Aspergillus ustus within 24 h of subculture.

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