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Antifungal susceptibility testing of Microsporum canis isolated from the skin of dermatologically healthy cats

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: Dermatophytes are fungi that invade keratinized tissues, causing superficial skin lesions in both animals and humans. Although Microsporum canis (M.
Andrea Nuñez, Victor Silva, María Gabriela Pereira, Rodrigo Castro   +3 more
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Diagnostic Performance of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in Central Nervous System Cryptococcosis Using Cerebrospinal Fluid

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023
Xuan Zhang,1 Yaqing Lin,2 Huixin Chen,1 Jianhua Hu,1 Hong Zhao,1 Meifang Yang,1 Dongsheng Han3– 5 1State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center
Zhang X, Lin Y, Chen H, Hu J, Zhao H, Yang M, Han D   +6 more
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Flower color variation in Digitalis purpurea: Pollination and soil influences across native and introduced populations

American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Flower color, a key trait influencing plant–pollinator interactions, may be influenced by abiotic factors such as soil. We investigated association between pollinators, soil characteristics, and flower color variations in Digitalis purpurea across native populations in Sweden and introduced populations in Bolivia.
Sissi Lozada‐Gobilard, Pamela Espinoza Peñaloza, Giovanni Pascucci, Zainab Aliwi, Emilia Larsson, Mikkel Brydegaard, Øystein H. Opedal   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endocarditis caused by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis with disseminated emboli and multiple vascular aneurysms: A case report and literature review

IDCases
Background: Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, a saprophytic fungus often associated with onychomycosis, has seldom been reported to cause deep-tissue infections in immunocompromised patients.
Kieffer Korvin, Myriam Chiarruzi, Aurélie Martin, Clara Gromoff, Vlad Ciobotaru, Milène Sasso, Marie-Clothilde Brunet, Romaric Larcher, Paul Loubet   +8 more
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Mechanisms of Mitochondrial Toxicity and Cytotoxicity Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pyocyanin in Human Nasal Epithelial Cells

International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen in cystic fibrosis‐related chronic rhinosinusitis (CF‐CRS) that produces phenazine metabolites pyocyanin and 1‐hydroxyphenazine (1‐HP), which may have detrimental effects on mitochondria, reactive oxygen species (ROS), Ca2+ signaling, and apoptosis.
Joel C. Thompson, April Park, Yobouet Ines Kouakou, Zoey A. Miller, Nabil F. Darwich, Nithin D. Adappa, James N. Palmer, Ryan M. Carey, Robert J. Lee   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic and therapeutic paradoxes in PCR-positive, histopathology-negative CNS aspergillosis in a patient with HIV and Hodgkin lymphoma

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Background: Invasive central nervous system (CNS) aspergillosis is rare among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients due to preserved neutrophil function, despite significant CD4+ T-cell depletion.
Nikolas Kenaya, Joshua Hermiz, Joshua Hailo, Zahra Chehab, Emelia Johnson, Christian Toquica Gahona, Saba Asif   +6 more
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Exposure to Occupational Inhalants and the Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Although smoking is a well‐established risk factor for RA, the role of occupational inhalants in RA development is less well recognized.
Qianwen Liu, Xin Song, Emily Mauro, Yuan Jiang, Klementy Shchetynsky, Lars Klareskog, Lars Alfredsson, Xia Jiang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Primary intestinal aspergillosis resulting in acute intestinal volvulus after autologous stem cell transplantation in a patient with relapsed non-Hodgkin lymphoma : report on a rare infectious complication and a review of the literature

, 2019
Objectives: Since primary intestinal aspergillosis is a severe infectious complication with a high morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients, we want to draw attention to this rare entity and the importance of early recognition.
Kennes, Soetkin, Kerre, Tessa, Van de Putte, Dirk, Van Dorpe, Jo, VAN HENDE, VANESSA, Vlummens, Philip   +5 more
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Preliminary insights on high‐fidelity embalming solutions for surgical skills training—An evaluation using the McMaster Embalming Scale and mechanical tests

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Simulation‐based training is critical for surgical skill acquisition and typically uses soft‐preserved body donors, as they represent high‐fidelity models (vs. hard‐fixed donors) with prolonged periods of preservation (vs. unembalmed donors).
Sorin Darie, Bruce C. Wainman, Gregory R. Wohl, Austine Y. Wang, Betty Z. Zhang, Athena Li, Esa Ahmad, Andrew S. Palombella, Jasmine L. Rockarts, Darren L. de SA, Laura N. Nguyen, Brooke DeCarlo, Naomi Downer, Danielle Brewer‐Deluce   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on antifungal usage in patients with vaginal itching and discharge at a private hospital in Kolkata using the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers and the World Health Organization prescribing criteria

Perspectives in Clinical Research
Introduction: One in every 10 women presents with abnormal vaginal discharge in Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, with the most common cause being candidiasis.
Ankita Roy, Arpan Ganguly, Soumyajit Pal, Subhrojyoti Bhowmick, Nina Das   +4 more
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