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Tinea Corporis Caused by Trichophyton Benhamiae Transmitted by a Dog: First Case Report in Portugal

open access: yesGazeta Médica, 2021
Dermatophytoses are superficial and contagious infections caused by dermatophyte fungi. They are the most frequent infectious dermatosis in clinical practice, and can affect the skin, hair and nails.
Ermelindo Tavares   +4 more
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Incidence of Histoplasmosis in a Cohort of People with HIV: From Estimations to Reality

open access: yesMicroorganisms, 2021
Among people with HIV, histoplasmosis represents an important cause of mortality. Previous studies provided estimates of the disease incidence. Here, we compared those estimates with the results obtained from a screening program implemented in Guatemala,
Narda Medina   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Access to the World Health Organization-recommended essential diagnostics for invasive fungal infections in critical care and cancer patients in Africa: A diagnostic survey

open access: yesJournal of Infection and Public Health, 2023
Background: Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) contribute to significant morbidity and mortality among patients with haemato-oncological conditions, seriously ill hospitalised patients and those in intensive care (ICU).
Tafese Beyene Tufa   +10 more
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Co-Circulation of Leishmania Parasites and Phleboviruses in a Population of Sand Flies Collected in the South of Portugal

open access: yesTropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2023
In the Old World, phlebotomine sand flies from the genus Phlebotomus are implicated in the transmission of Leishmania spp. parasites (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) and viruses belonging to the genus Phlebovirus (Bunyavirales: Phenuiviridae).
Fátima Amaro   +6 more
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Aspergillus and Health

open access: yesMicroorganisms, 2022
Among the filamentous fungi described as etiological agents of infection, Aspergillus is the most frequent agent of invasive mould disease, and it is associated with high mortality [...]
Raquel Sabino
doaj   +1 more source

Molecular Detection of Aspergillus: Application of a Real-Time PCR Multiplex Assay in Tissue Samples

open access: yesJournal of Fungi, 2020
Diagnosis of invasive fungal infections is complex, and the lack of standardization of molecular methods is still a challenge. Several methods are available for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis, but their effectiveness will depend on the studied ...
Raquel Sabino   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Eye Infections Caused by Filamentous Fungi: Spectrum and Antifungal Susceptibility of the Prevailing Agents in Germany

open access: yesJournal of Fungi, 2021
Fungal eye infections can lead to loss of vision and blindness. The disease is most prevalent in the tropics, although case numbers in moderate climates are increasing as well.
Grit Walther   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Parallel Propagation of Toxoplasma gondii In Vivo, In Vitro and in Alternate Model: Towards Less Dependence on the Mice Model

open access: yesPathogens, 2022
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan. In pregnant women, it can lead to severe birth defects or intrauterine death of the fetus. Most of what is currently know on cell biology of T.
Maria João Gargaté   +7 more
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Comparison of Multi-locus Genotypes Detected in Aspergillus fumigatus Isolated from COVID Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CAPA) and from Other Clinical and Environmental Sources

open access: yesJournal of Fungi, 2023
Background: Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprophytic fungus, ubiquitous in the environment and responsible for causing infections, some of them severe invasive infections.
Susana Morais   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anticytokine Autoantibodies and Fungal Infections

open access: yes, 2023
Anticytokine autoantibodies (ACAAs) can cause adult onset immunodeficiencies which mimic primary immunodeficiencies and can present as refractory and severe fungal infections.
Shanthi Kappagoda, Stanley Deresinski
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