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Detection in Orchards of Predominant Azole-Resistant Candida tropicalis Genotype Causing Human Candidemia, Taiwan.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Nov 2024
Tseng Kuo-Yun, Chen Yin-Zhi, Zhou Zi-Li, Tsai Jyh-Nong, Tseng Min-Nan, Liu Hsing-Lung, Wu Chi-Jung, Liao Yu-Chieh, Lin Chih-Chao, Tsai De-Jiun, Chen Feng-Jui, Hsieh Li-Yun, Huang Kuan-Chung, Huang Chun-Hua, Chen Kai-Ting, Chu Wen-Li, Lin Chiao-Mei, Shih Shu-Man, Hsiung Chao Agnes, Chen Yee-Chun, Sytwu Huey-Kang, Yang Yun-Liang, Lo Hsiu-Jung
Abstract excerpt
Fluconazole-resistant clade 4 Candida tropicalis causing candidemia in humans has been detected in tropical/subtropical areas, including those in China, Singapore, and Australia. We analyzed 704 individual yeasts isolated from fruits, soil, water, and farmers at 80 orchards in Taiwan. The most common pathogenic yeast species among 251 isolates recovered from farmers were Candida albicans (14.7%) and C....
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