April 2025
Pathogen-Associated Histological Features
Advertisement Cellular Feature Associated Pathogen Description Owl's eye cells Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Large cells with intracellular inclusions surrounded by a clear halo, resembling an owl's eye. Pathognomonic of CMV infection. Decoy cells BK virus Virally infected epithelial cells found in urine. Named for their resemblance to cancer cells, potentially causing diagnostic confusion between viral infection and urothelial malignancy. Haufen […]
Summary: Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of candidiasis: an initiative of the ECMM in cooperation with ISHAM and ASM
Introduction Candida species are the predominant cause of fungal infections in patients treated in hospital settings, causing significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. This clinical practice guide summarises evidence-based recommendations from the European Confederation for Medical Mycology (ECMM) global guideline initiative, developed in cooperation with the International Society of Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM) and the […]