Identification of Candida nivariensis and Candida bracarensis in a large global collection of Candida glabrata isolates: comparison to the literature

J Clin Microbiol. 2009 Apr;47(4):1216-7. doi: 10.1128/JCM.02315-08. Epub 2009 Feb 4.

Abstract

We analyzed 1,598 Candida glabrata isolates for the presence of the cryptic species Candida nivariensis and Candida bracarensis. Both species were very rare in this collection (0.2% prevalence), despite the number of isolates analyzed and the global distribution of the isolates. We saw no associated antifungal resistance in C. nivariensis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Candida / classification*
  • Candida / genetics*
  • Candida / isolation & purification
  • Candidiasis / epidemiology
  • Candidiasis / microbiology*
  • DNA, Fungal / genetics
  • Drug Resistance, Fungal
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Prevalence

Substances

  • DNA, Fungal