Article
Rapid identification of Candida species in blood cultures by a clinically useful PCR method.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jun 1997
Shin J H, Nolte F S, Morrison C J
Abstract excerpt
Widespread use of fluconazole for the prophylaxis and treatment of candidiasis has led to a reduction in the number of cases of candidemia caused by Candida albicans but has also resulted in the emergence of candidemias caused by innately fluconazole-resistant, non-C. albicans Candida species. Gi...
Topics
- Candida
- Candidiasis
- DNA Probes
- DNA, Fungal
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Fungemia
- Humans
- Phenotype
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Sensitivity and Specificity
