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Microsatellite genotyping clarified conspicuous accumulation of Candida parapsilosis at a cardiothoracic surgery intensive care unit.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Nov 2012
Diab-Elschahawi Magda, Forstner Christina, Hagen Ferry, Meis Jacques F, Lassnig Andrea M, Presterl Elisabeth, Klaassen Corné H W
Abstract excerpt
Candida parapsilosis has become a significant cause of invasive fungal infections in seriously ill patients. Nosocomial outbreaks through direct and indirect contact have been described. The aim of this study was the molecular characterization of what appeared to be an ongoing C. parapsilosis outbreak at the cardiothoracic intensive care unit of the University Hospital of Vienna between January 2007 and December...
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