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Candida lusitaniae, Molecular Detection

Includes 14 tests
Blood, Urine, Saliva, Faeces, Hair, Nails, Semen, Vaginal, Other
2 Days
130€

The molecular detection for Candida lusitaniae is used for the immediate, with high specificity and sensitivity laboratory diagnosis of the fungus (yeast) in various biological materials. Molecular testing for Candida lusitaniae is included in the 14 different species of Yeast-like Fungi, Molecular Detection MycoScreen™.

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The emergent pathogen Candida lusitaniae is an opportunistic haploid yeast that has been reported as the etiological cause of infection in humans, most frequently in immunocompromised patients who often have comorbidities. Even though it is considered a low-frequency emerging nosocomial pathogen and susceptible to conventional antifungal therapies, C. lusitaniae has attracted attention because some isolates are resistant to amphotericin B, 5-fluorocytosine, or fluconazole. From the infections caused by Candida spp., C. lusitaniae is responsible for approximately 19.3% of fungemia cases in cancer patients, and approximately 1.7% of all cases of genitourinary candidiasis in ambulatory patients.

C. lusitaniae has been isolated most frequently from the respiratory tract, followed by urine and blood samples. It has also been isolated from the peritoneum, vagina, and skin. In additionally to fungemia, C. lusitaniae has also been associated with peritonitis, meningitis, and urinary tract infections.

Candida lusitaniae characteristics

  • The causative agent of invasive candidiasis, mainly in the exogenous route of infection
  • The causative agent of vulvovaginal and oropharyngeal candidiasis
  • An etiological factor of late neonatal infections and chronic candidiasis in patients with cystic fibrosis
  • Associated with the development of candidemia in patients with hematological diseases
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Tests includedIncludes 14 tests
Sample Blood, Urine, Saliva, Faeces, Hair, Nails, Semen, Vaginal, Other
Procedure completion test
Step 1

Purchase the test you want online

Select the tests you wish, through the most complete range of Preventive and Functional Medicine tests and purchase them online.

Step 2

Sampling

We send you the certified package - sampling collection kit, to collect your sample, always in accordance with the instructions contained within the kit.

Step 3

Sending your sample

After you have collected your sample, place it in the prepaid shipping package, contact the courier company and send it to our certified laboratory.

Step 4

Receiving the test results

Download your test results easily and securely anytime you want by logging in to your personal account.

Step 1

Book an appointment and buy the test online

Select from the most complete range test of Prevention, Andrology and Diagnostics, book an appointment in real time and purchase them online.

Step 2

Sampling

Visit the certified laboratory of Diagnostiki Athinon on the date and time you have chosen, to perform the sampling.

Step 3

Receiving the test results

Download your test results easily and securely anytime you want by logging in to your personal account.

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