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Basidiobolus ranarum induced keratitis – A rare case report

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports
Basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum, an environmental saprophyte. This case illustrates a rare presentation of B. ranarum keratitis in an elderly male following exposure to contaminated water. The onset was gradual, with redness, pain, reduced vision, corneal haze, and hypopyon.
Krishna Gogoi, Balmukund Agarwal, Monika Raj   +2 more
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A simple method for isolation of nuclei from Basidiobolus ranarum (Zygomycota)

Mycoscience, 2009
A simple method for isolating the nuclei from Basidiobolus ranarum was established. To improve the yield and purity of nuclei, we investigated maceration methods, buffer composition, and centrifugation conditions to establish an optimal procedure. Basidiobolus ranarum cultured for 5 days was enzymatically macerated and then homogenized and filtrated ...
Mio Nakamura, Koji Nomura, Jun-ichi P. Abe, Yousuke Degawa, Makoto Kakishima   +4 more
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Entomophthoramycosis of Thigh: A Case Report with Review of Literature [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Entomophthoramycosis is a sporadic, slow-growing subcutaneous infection that includes two distinct clinical forms: Basidiobolus ranarum (subcutaneous) and Conidiobolus coronatus (Rhinofacial), common in tropical countries like India.
Sruthi Kandaswamy, Manjiri Dilip Phansalkar, Gayathri Priyadharshini, Nirmal Kumar   +3 more
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OBSERVATIONS ON CELL GROWTH, MITOSIS, AND DIVISION IN THE FUNGUS BASIDIOBOLUS RANARUM [PDF]

The Journal of Cell Biology, 1963
The paper describes the forward streaming, growth, and division of the vegetative cell of Basidiobolus ranarum. The cell is several hundred microns long and has a single large nucleus. Mitosis is invariably followed by cell division. Both processes have been studied in the living cell by ordinary and phase contrast microscopy. Mitosis is accompanied by
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Pediatric gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis: Case report and review of literature

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2017
Basidiobolus ranarum is an environmental saprophyte found worldwide. It is a member of the order Entomophthorales of the class zygomycete. The infection is generally restricted to subcutaneous tissues.
Alaa Al-Juaid, Abdulqader Al-Rezqi, Walaa Almansouri, Hatim Maghrabi, Mohamed Satti   +4 more
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Subcutaneous Zygomycosis Basidiobolomycosis

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2001
Subcutaneous zygomycosis, also known as basidiobolomycosis, is a rare disease caused by the fungus Basidiobolus ranarum. Since its first description in 1954, may cases have been reported. In India, so far only few cases have been described.
Sethuraman G, Kuruvilla Susan, Joseph Lenikumar   +2 more
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INCIDENCE OF MYCOTIC INFECTIONS IN DIABETIC FOOT TISSUE [PDF]

, 2007
The objective of the study was to investigate the incidence of fungal pathogens in diabetic foot infections. A total of 74 Type II diabetic patients with non-healing diabetic foot infections were recruited for the study. Among the diabetic patients 65 % (
Nair, Seema, Peter, Sam, Sasidharan, Abhilash, Sistla, Sujatha, Unni, Ayalur Kodakara Kochugovindan   +4 more
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Colonic Basidiobolomycosis and Cytomegalovirus Colitis: Dual Infection as Rare Concurrence

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Basidiobolomycosis is a rare infection caused by the saprophytic fungus Basidiobolus ranarum of the Zygomycetes family. Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB) is a newly recognized emerging and rare form of the disease with 46 cases reported in adults
Anita Pandit Javalgi, Basavaraj Dundappa Yamakanamardi, Vidisha S. Athanikar   +2 more
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Pediatric colonic basidiobolomycosis masquerading as cancer: diagnostic challenges in a resource-limited setting-a two case report and literature review

Human Pathology Reports
Colonic basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum, usually affecting immunocompetent individuals and often mimicking colorectal carcinoma or inflammatory bowel disease.
Ismail Mohamoud Abdullahi
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Single-center retrospective study on Basidiobolomycosis: Characteristics, management, and outcomes

Journal of Infection and Public Health
Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB), a rare fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum, primarily affects children in tropical regions and often mimics other conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis.
Huda Abbag, Alaa Al Juaid, Ahmad Alghamdi, Fatimah Alturkistani   +3 more
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