A Cautionary Tale of <i>Exophiala spinifera</i> Infection in Two Cats: Case Reports and Literature Review. [PDF]
This case series reports two independent cases of Exophiala spinifera infection in adult male neutered domestic cats, both referred following misdiagnosis. To date, only six cases associated with this organism have been reported in domestic cats, excluding those described herein. These also represent the first documented cases of E. spinifera infection
Makosiej MD +13 more
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Two Novel Exophiala Species Isolated from Galls on the Chinese Magnolia-Vine (Schisandra chinensis) in Korea [PDF]
Two novel fungal species (KNUF-24-1HaT and KNUF-24-3LaT), belonging to the genus Exophiala, were isolated from galls produced by gall-midge (Lasioptera sp.; Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) on a Chinese magnolia vine (Schisandra chinensis) collected in Mungyeong ...
Seong-Keun Lim +6 more
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Exophiala Bloodstream Infections in Humans—A Narrative Review [PDF]
Background: Exophiala spp. are dematiaceous fungi with opportunistic pathogenic potential and a widespread environmental presence. Clinical cases of Exophiala spp. fungemia are uncommon.
Afroditi Ziogou +5 more
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Endogenous Exophiala dermatitidis endophthalmitis
Purpose: To report a case of endogenous Exophiala dermatitidis endophthalmitis. Observations: An immunosuppressed patient with a history of hairy cell leukemia undergoing chemotherapy presents with rapidly progressing panophthalmitis.
Manuela Gutierrez-Velez +4 more
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Fungal-Bacterial Dysbiosis in IBD: Microbial Biomarkers of Disease Activity. [PDF]
This study characterizes bacterial, fungal, and viral communities in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using intestinal and faecal samples. Distinct microbial signatures and inter‐kingdom interactions were identified, with taxa such as Prevotella, Fusobacterium, and Roseburia linked to disease activity.
Arribas-Rodríguez E +12 more
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Potential of Cladophialophora inabaensis EUCL1 and Exophiala sp. BCM1 for abiotic stress resilience in maize [PDF]
This study investigated the effects of two dark septate endophytic (DSE) fungi, Cladophialophora inabaensis EUCL1 and Exophiala sp. BCM1, on maize growth under no-stress, drought, saline, and alkaline salt conditions.
Ni Luh Putu Citra Innosensia +2 more
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Exophiala species in household environments and their antifungal resistance profile [PDF]
The black fungus Exophiala causes a wide range of infections from superficial to subcutaneous, but also invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients as well as healthy individuals. In addition, Exophiala, is a common colonizer of the air ways
Nahid Kondori +5 more
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Functional Characterisation of Microbial Communities Related to Black Stain Formation in Lascaux Cave. [PDF]
Excessive anthropization can lead to black stain alterations on cave walls. The present work reports the first metagenomic analysis of black stains threatening artwork in Lascaux Cave. Findings show new microbial taxa and genetic potential associated with black stains.
Bontemps Z +3 more
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Exophiala infection: A systematic review. [PDF]
Background: Given the limited understanding of this rare fungal disease, this study aimed to conduct a systematic review of patients with Exophiala infections. Methods:
Xue S, Wang J, Wang H, Jiang Y, Long J.
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The Three-Dimensional Structure of the Genome of the Dark Septate Endophyte Exophiala tremulae and Its Symbiosis Effect on Alpine Meadow Plant Growth [PDF]
The establishment of artificial grassland is a good pathway for resolving serious social and economic problems in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. Some beneficial indigenous microbes may be used to improve productivity in artificial grassland.
Chu Wu +6 more
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