Rapid discrimination between Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis by using real-time polymerase chain reaction

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2007 Jul;58(3):367-9. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2007.01.015. Epub 2007 Mar 26.

Abstract

Several phenotypic methods have been used for the differentiation of Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis, but molecular investigations are considered most reliable in their diagnostic value. Here, we suggest a rapid real-time polymerase chain reaction assay where the discrimination was achieved through melting point analysis with the help of the nonspecific fluorescent dye SybrGreen.

MeSH terms

  • Benzothiazoles
  • Candida / classification*
  • Candida / genetics*
  • DNA, Bacterial / chemistry
  • DNA, Ribosomal Spacer / genetics
  • Diamines
  • Organic Chemicals / metabolism
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / economics
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Quinolines

Substances

  • Benzothiazoles
  • DNA, Bacterial
  • DNA, Ribosomal Spacer
  • Diamines
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Quinolines
  • SYBR Green I