Random amplification of polymorphic DNA and microsatellite genotyping of pre- and posttreatment isolates of Candida spp. from human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients on different fluconazole regimens.

Abstract excerpt

Twelve patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and with CD4 cell counts below 100 cells/microliter received fluconazole daily (200 mg; five patients) or weekly (400 mg; seven patients) for fungal prophylaxis during a 6-month period. Oropharyngeal swabs were taken at regular...

Topics

• AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
• Alleles
• Antifungal Agents
• Base Sequence
• Candida
• Candidiasis, Oral
• DNA, Fungal
• Fluconazole
• Genotype
• Humans
• Microbial Sensitivity Tests