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Microsatellite analysis of genotype distribution patterns of Candida albicans vulvovaginal candidiasis in Nanjing, China and its association with pregnancy, age and clinical presentation.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Aug 2016
Li Caixia, Wang Le, Tong Hua, Ge Yiping, Mei Huan, Chen Liangyu, Lv Guixia, Liu Weida
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PURPOSE: To characterize the genotype distribution pattern of Candida albicans associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in Nanjing, China by microsatellite genotyping. METHODS: A questionnaire was completed by each patient diagnosed with VVC. A total of 208 independent C. albicans was isolated from 208 patients. Microsatellite genotyping characterized the genotype distribution by analysis of the CAI locus...
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