Increased phenotypic switching in strains of Candida albicans associated with invasive infections.

Abstract excerpt

This study reports the rates of phenotypic switching in strains of Candida albicans isolated from superficial and invasive infections. Of 19 invasive strains, 68% showed switching activity, often at very high rates, compared with only 28% of 40 strains isolated from superficial sites (P = 0.004).

Topics

• Candida albicans
• Female
• Humans
• Phenotype
• Virulence