The effect of flucytosine on the germination of Candida albicans.
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The effect of flucytosine on the germination of 3 strains of Candida albicans in serum was tested. No inhibition of germination was observed and it was concluded that germination did not require the synthesis of DNA.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 647 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979