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Challenges in Identifying Uncommon Clinical Isolates of Candida Species Using Conventional Phenotypic Methods: A Clinical Concern

This study examined different methods for identifying Candida fungi in patient samples from a hospital in rural India. Researchers found that a dangerous fungus called Candida auris was being misidentified by traditional laboratory methods, while a newer automated system identified it correctly. The study also showed that many Candida infections are becoming resistant to common antifungal drugs, highlighting the need for better identification methods and careful drug selection.

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