Identification of nine cryptic species of Candida albicans C. glabrata and C. parapsilosis complexes using one-step multiplex PCR

摘要

BackgroundCandida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Candida parapsilosis are three prevalent causes of candidiasis, worldwide. These species are considered as nine medically important complex species. Limited knowledge about these newly recognized species prompted us to develop a one-step, multiplex PCR to detect and identify them in clinical settings.