A multiplex nested PCR for the detection and identification of Candida species in blood samples of critically ill paediatric patients

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BACKGROUND: Nosocomial candidaemia is associated with high mortality rates in critically ill paediatric patients; thus, the early detection and identification of the infectious agent is crucial for successful medical intervention. The PCR-based techniques have significantly increased the detection of Candida species in bloodstream infections. In this study, a multiplex nested PCR approach was developed for...

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