1. The section on blood groups and RH factors is limited, and the management of erythroblastosis is discussed only in relation to hydrops fetalis. 2. In breech presentations, external cephalic version under general anesthesia is advocated if an attempt without anesthesia has been unsuccessful, except in the case of an elderly primigravida or medical contraindications. The dangers of using gener...

Sensitivity, specificity, simplicity, speed, and economy fairly well describe the desirable attributes of any clinical diagnostic test. In the mycology laboratory, these conditions unevenly apply to detection and identification of various organisms. They are adequate for the routinely encountered pathogens, but for the opportunistic and emerging pathogens the situation is not optimal. This occu...

Recent developments in molecular methods have revolutionized the detection and characterization of microorganisms in a broad range of medical diagnostic fields, including virology, mycology, parasitology, microbiology and dentistry. Among these methods, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) has generated great benefits and allowed scientific advancements. PCR is an excellent technique for the rapid d...

On January 12, 2016, Professor Gastón Guzmán passed away. One can say without a doubt that Latin America has lost its greatest mycologist.* I personally knew Professor Guzmán for many years. He was truly a great man admired by all who came to know him. I had just met with him last August at the Eighth International Medical Mushroom Conference in Manizales, where I had the pleasure of congratula...