Genotype comparisons of strains of Candida albicans from patients with cutaneous candidiasis and vaginal candidiasis

She, X-Dong.; Wang, X-Jun.; Fu, M-Hua.; Shen, Y-Nian.; Liu, W-Da.

Chinese Medical Journal 121(15): 1450-1455

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999
PMID: 18959125
Document Number: 620339
Background - It is uncertain whether genotypes of Candida albicans (C. albicans) are associated with colonizing body locations or variant conditions of infection. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there are significant associations between strain genotypes and body sites of infection and to determine the potential pathogenesis of cutaneous candidiasis at multiple locations.

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