Title |
Genotypic and phenotypic properties of Candida parapsilosissensu strictu strains isolated from different geographic regions and body sites
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Published in |
BMC Microbiology, July 2010
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2180-10-203 |
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Authors |
Arianna Tavanti, Lambert AM Hensgens, Selene Mogavero, László Majoros, Sonia Senesi, Mario Campa |
Abstract |
Candida parapsilosis is known to show limited genetic variability, despite different karyotypes and phenotypes have been described. To further investigate this aspect, a collection of 62 sensu strictu C. parapsilosis independent isolates from 4 geographic regions (Italy, n = 19; New Zealand, n = 15; Argentina, n = 14; and Hungary, n = 14) and different body sites (superficial and deep seated) were analysed for their genetic and phenotypic traits. Amplification fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis was used to confirm species identification and to evaluate intraspecific genetic variability. Phenotypic characterisation included clinically relevant traits, such as drug susceptibility, in vitro biofilm formation and aspartyl protease secretion. |
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