In some laboratories there occur errors in the microscopic evaluation of smears. These errors consist in interpreting formations which are not yeasts as such. As many as half the results can be false positives. The authors demonstrate that proper technique and attention can greatly reduce such misidentifications. A detailed description of fungal elements in smears is provided.
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