1. Conventional identification Clinical specimens were cultured on universal media (Sabouraud dextrose agar) and/or selective media (Mycogel agar) for a maximum of 3 weeks, according to the type of specimen. Specimens were incubated at 30℃ for the first 2 days and then at 25℃. Isolates were sub-cultured for identification on Sabouraud dextrose agar or potato dextrose agar. Presumptive thermally dimorphic fungi were grown on Sabouraud dextrose agar at 25℃ and brain heart infusion agar at 37℃. Conventional identification was made according to macro- and micro-morphologic criteria.