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Routine versus fluorescent probe identification of Candida species in blood culture bottles
| Routine identification | No. of bottles | Fluorescent probe identification | No. (%) of bottles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. albicans | 23 | C. albicans | 23 |
| C. glabrata | 18 | C. glabrata | 17 |
| C. krusei | 6 | C. krusei | 6 |
| C. tropicalis | 6 | C. tropicalis | 5 |
| C. parapsilosis | 5 | C. parapsilosis | 4 |
| C. glabrata + C. albicans | 3 | C. glabrata + C. albicans | 2 |
| C. glabrata only | 1 | ||
| Total | 61 | 58 (95.1) |
