Fluconazole Susceptibility and Genotypic Analysis of Candida albicans from Clinical Sources in Nairobi, Kenya

摘要

Background: The expanding population of HIV/AIDS has led to an increase in individuals at risk of contracting opportunistic fungal infection particularly Candidiasis. Studies have shown that there is a correlation between genotype and antifungal susceptibility in Candida albicans. While fluconazole resistance and unusual genotypic group of Candida albicans has been reported elsewhere, no genotypic studies have been conducted in Kenya.