Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno compromised patients

Source: The post is based on the article “Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno compromised patients” published in PIB on 25th August 2022.

What is the News?

Scientists have identified a gene called CSA6. This gene can hold the key to prevent fungal infection Candidiasis.

What is Candidiasis?

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What is CSA6?

CSA6 is a gene identified in Candida albicans, a fungal species infamous for causing high rates of morbidity and mortality under certain immuno-compromised conditions such as AIDS or during cancer treatment. 

This gene can hold the key to prevent the fungal infection Candidiasis which often affects intensive-care unit(ICU) patients, cancer patients and patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy.