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Molecular diversity and routes of colonization of Candida albicans in a surgical intensive care unit, as studied using microsatellite markers.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 15 Dec 2002
Stéphan François, Bah Mamadou Sialou, Desterke Christophe, Rézaiguia-Delclaux Saïda, Foulet Françoise, Duvaldestin Philippe, Bretagne Stéphane
Abstract excerpt
To evaluate the colonization of Candida species and the importance of cross-contamination with Candida albicans, we prospectively screened clinical specimens obtained from surgical patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who had a high risk of yeast colonization. Genotyping of C. albicans was performed using microsatellite markers. Thirty-six of 94 patients acquired nosocomial yeast colonization and/or...
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