Subcutaneous Basidiobolomycosis in an Immunocompetent Child [PDF]
Basidiobolus ranarum is a fungus belonging to Basidiobolus genera, Entomophthorales order and Zygomycetes class. It is present in soil, decaying vegetable matter, intestines of amphibians, reptiles, fish and insectivorous bats.
Kiran Aggarwal +2 more
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Effectiveness of Bulb Extracts of the Genus Allium [PDF]
Allium species like garlic (Allium sativum) and kitchen onion (Allium cepa) have been used since ancient times as vegetable, spice and remedy for different diseases. For these purposes, usually their bulbs and green plant are of interest.
Samadi, Sahar
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Basidiobolomycosis Simulating a Mycobacterium ulcerans Infection in a Togolese Rural Child
Background. Basidiobolomycosis is a deep mycosis which preferentially affects rural young people in tropical countries. We report an atypical case, with multiple ulcers, simulating a Buruli ulcer. Case Report. A 5‐year‐old boy, living in a rural area, was seen for ulcers on the buttocks and at the back and right flank that had been in progress for 4 ...
Bayaki Saka +9 more
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Subcutaneous zygomycosis: A report of one case responding excellently to potassium iodide
Subcutaneous Zygomycosis is a rare opportunistic fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum. Though this entity is endemic in South India, limited numbers of cases have been reported from this part of the country.
Ashim Kr Mondal +3 more
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A case of basidiobolomycosis mimicking rhabdomyosarcoma: A diagnostic challenge
Basidiobolomycosis is a rare curable fungal infection caused by the saprophytic fungus Basidiobolus ranarum. It often causes skin infections but rarely infects visceral tissues in humans.
Rasha Alskaff, MD +4 more
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Intestinal obstruction due to Basidiobolus ranarum: An unusual case
A case of intestinal obstruction caused by extensive soft tissue fungal infection of the perineum due to Basidiobolus ranarum is presented here. There was excellent response to antifungal treatment. A literature search revealed the case report of intestinal obstruction due to intrinsic mucosal involvement by the fungus, but extensive soft tissue ...
Radjou, Angeline Neetha, Rajesh, N.G.
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Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis Mimicking Colon Cancer in a Sudanese Patient [PDF]
Basidiobolomycosisis a rare disease caused by the fungus Basidiobolus ranarum. The incidence Rate of Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis is approximately 1 in 45,333,334 or 0.00% in every 5 people in USA), member of the class Zygomycetes found worldwide (
EL Hassan, AM +5 more
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INVASIVE GASTROINTESTINAL BASIDIOBOLUS RANARUM INFECTION IN AN IMMUNOCOMPETENT CHILD
A case of invasive gastrointestinal Basidiobolus ranarum infection involving the cecum, appendix, right colon, liver and abdominal lymph nodes is reported in a 12-year-old child. This is the second case of culture-proved gastrointestinal B. ranarum infection reported to date in a pediatric patient.
Noshin, Wasim Yusuf +2 more
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Fish Pathogens and Associated Zoonotic Risks in Aquaculture: A Global One Health Perspective
ABSTRACT Aquaculture sector is a key contributor to global food and nutritional security, yet its rapid intensification has heightened concerns about the emergence and spread of zoonotic fish pathogens that threaten human, animal and environmental health.
Fredrick Juma Syanya +7 more
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A case of subcutaneous zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is an acute or chronic infection caused by several fungal agents belonging to the phylum Zygomycota. These are saprophytic fungi and are found ubiquitously in the environment.
Usha Rani Anaparthy, G Deepika
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