Serum or bile affects the in vitro azole susceptibilities of Candida spp

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2009 Jul;62(4):306-8.

Abstract

Drug susceptibility tests were performed with a series of Candida spp. in media supplemented with serum or bile. The azole susceptibilities of several medically important Candida spp., including C. albicans but not C. parapsilosis, were significantly reduced in supplemented media. These findings have important implications for the mechanisms of acquired azole resistance in pathogenic fungi.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Azoles / pharmacology*
  • Bile / metabolism*
  • Candida albicans / drug effects*
  • Drug Antagonism
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Azoles