Probe and method for detecting the yeasts of the species Candida krusei

摘要

PCT No. PCT/GB94/01931 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 25, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 25, 1996 PCT Filed Sep. 7, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO95/11991 PCT Pub. Date May 4, 1995The detection and characterization of yeasts belonging to the species Candida krusei is disclosed. A specific probe, in particular a DNA probe for detecting and, in particular, identifying the species Candida krusei and typing (infraspecific characterization) Candida krusei strains, is particularly disclosed. The expected results are achieved by means of a probe selected from the following genetic (or related) tools: at least one portion of at least one DNA and/or RNA fragment (F) with a size of 7-4 kb, said fragment being specifically hybridizable with the DNA and/or RNA of Candida krusei while not coding for rRNA; at least one portion of the transcription and/or translation products of (F); and a combination of the abovementioned tools. The probe may be used in medical diagnostics and industrial therapeutical tests.