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Emergence of novel mutations of caspofungin resistance in candida glabratawith prolonged therapy

Authors :
Sehu, Marjoree M.
Sidjabat, Hanna
Ellis, David
McCormack, Joe
Geoffrey Playford, E.
Paterson, David L.
Source :
Pathology; January 2010, Vol. 42 Issue: 1, Number 1 Supplement 1 pS63-S63, 1p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Resistance to echinocandin is rare but resistance emerging during therapy has been reported in the literature. In candida glabrata, mutations in the FKS1 and FKS2 regions of the glucan synthase complex has been reported.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00313025 and 14653931
Volume :
42
Issue :
1, Number 1 Supplement 1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Pathology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs38234048
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01268031-201042001-00130