Detection of ERG11 point mutations in Iranian fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans isolates.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Candidiasis is referred to a group of superficial and deep-tissue fungal infections often caused by Candida albicans. The superficial infections affect the oral, oropharynx, esophagus, and vaginal mucosa. The treatment of choice for these infections is the use of azoles, such as fluconazole. However, the increased use of these antifungal agents has led to the emergence of azole-resistant isolates of C. albicans. Different mechanisms have been suggested for the development of drug resistance, such as mutations in the encoding gene ERG11. Mutations in ERG11 result in changes in the ERG11p spatial construction and reduce the affinity between the protein and azole. This study aimed to determine the susceptibility profile of C

SUBMITTER: Sardari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6488286 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature