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AbstractThe aim of this study was to compare the performance of a specific blood culture medium recently developed to detect fungi on the Bactec 9240 system (Mycosis IC/F; Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Instrument Systems, USA) with that of the standard medium used for detection of bacteria (Aerobic Plus/F; Becton Dickinson). Simulated blood cultures were performed on 43 strains belonging to ten fungal...