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Genotyping and susceptibility testing uncovers large azole-resistant Candida tropicalis clade in Alexandria, Egypt.
Journal of global antimicrobial resistance - 1 Sept 2023
Spruijtenburg Bram, Meijer Eelco F J, Xiao Meng, Shawky Sherine M, Meis Jacques F, de Groot Theun, El-Kholy Mohammed A
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OBJECTIVES: Candida tropicalis is an emerging medically relevant Candida species. The yeast primarily causes opportunistic infections in intensive care units and is highly prevalent in tropical countries. The genetic diversity within this species is high, and nosocomial transmission has been reported. C. tropicalis genotyping of isolates from low- and middle-income countries is underrepresented when compared with...
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