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candida [ˈkændɪdə] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) any yeastlike parasitic fungus of the genus Candida, esp C. albicans, which causes thrush (candidiasis) [New Latin, feminine of candidus white]
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| The PCR targeting the 18S-28S rRNA ITS allowed the detection of 1 Candida parapsilosis. Caspofungin exhibits in vitro activity against Aspergillus species (Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, and Aspergillus terreus) and Candida species (Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida guilliermondii, Candida krusei, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida tropicalis). Candida parapsilosis is an important non-albicans species which infects hospitalized patients. |
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