Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility to vulvovaginal Candida spp. in southern Mato Grosso State, Brazil

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a prevalent opportunistic mucosal infection, caused predominantly by Candida albicans. Candida species vary in their susceptibility to the antifungal agents, thus, the susceptibility tests have clinical significance in determining the appropriate t...

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Main Authors: Letícia S. Goulart, Elicléia F. Santiago, Júlia L. Ramon, Selma V. Moura, Amanda R. Silva, Iberê F. Silva Jr, Juliana Helena Chávez-Pavoni, Claudinéia Araújo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
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