PCR protocol for specific identification of Candida nivariensis, a recently described pathogenic yeast

J Clin Microbiol. 2005 Dec;43(12):6194-6. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.12.6194-6196.2005.

Abstract

Candida nivariensis is a recently described pathogenic yeast closely related to Candida glabrata. We developed a specific set of oligonucleotide primers based on the internal transcribed spacer regions of the rRNA gene for the rapid identification of C. nivariensis. PCR with these primers amplified a 206-bp amplicon from C. nivariensis.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Candida / classification*
  • Candida / genetics
  • Candida / pathogenicity
  • Candidiasis / microbiology*
  • DNA Primers
  • DNA, Fungal / analysis
  • Humans
  • Mycological Typing Techniques*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • DNA, Fungal