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Antifungal efficacy of pyrolysis-derived bio-oil aqueous phases from Tropical plant biomass against Candida auris [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The emerging fungal pathogen C. auris has recently been recognized as a global threat due to its ability to cause nosocomial and invasive candidemia with high mortality rates. C. auris has been widely reported for its multidrug resistance to antifungals,
Deborah Santos Cintra, Lucas Martins Alcantara, Karen Almeida Nardy, Michele Ramos Valente, Pamella Christina Ortega De Oliveira, Bruno Salarini Peixoto, Marcia Cristina da C. Veloso, Gilberto Alves Romeiro, Daniel Zamith-Miranda, Joshua D. Nosanchuk, Marcia Ribeiro Pinto, Allan J. Guimarães   +11 more
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Identification of Chromoblastomycosis and Phaeohyphomycosis Agents through ITS-RFLP [PDF]

Journal of Fungi
Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) and phaeohyphomycosis (FEO) are infections caused by melanized filamentous fungal agents, primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Gabriel S. M. Sousa, Rodrigo S. De Oliveira, Alex B. De Souza, Ruan C. Monteiro, Elaine P. T. E. Santo, Luciano C. Franco Filho, Silvia H. M. Da Silva   +6 more
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Development of PCR-Multiplex Assays for Identification of the Herpotrichiellaceae Family and Agents Causing Chromoblastomycosis [PDF]

Journal of Fungi
The Herpotrichiellaceae family is an important group of dematiaceous filamentous fungi, associated with a variety of pathogenic fungal species causing chromoblastomycosis (CBM) and phaeohyphomycosis (PHM), both with polymorphic clinical manifestations ...
Gabriel S. M. Sousa, Rodrigo S. De Oliveira, Alex B. Souza, Ruan C. Monteiro, Elaine P. T. E. Santo, Luciano C. Franco Filho, Denison L. O. Moraes, Sarah R. De Sá, Silvia H. M. Da Silva   +8 more
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HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 infections in patients with endemic mycoses in São Paulo, Brazil: A cross-sectional, observational study [PDF]

The Lancet Regional Health. Americas, 2022
Summary: Background: Brazil is a country endemic for human T-lymphotropic virus 1 and 2 (HTLV-1 and HTLV-2), systemic mycoses such as paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) and histoplasmosis (HP), and aspergillosis (AP). The prevalence of HTLV-1/-2 infections in
Adele Caterino-de-Araujo, Karoline Rodrigues Campos, Isis Campos Alves, Adriana Pardini Vicentini   +3 more
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Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Clinical Isolates of the Candidozyma haemuli Species Complex (Formerly Candida haemulonii Species Complex) from the Brazilian Amazon Reveals the First Case of Candidozyma pseudohaemuli in Brazil [PDF]

Journal of Fungi
This study included 24 isolates of the Candidozyma haemuli species complex from patients in the Brazilian Amazon between 2021 and 2024. These isolates were identified by sequencing as C. duobushaemuli (54.2%), C. haemuli sensu stricto (29.2%), C. haemuli
Sérgio Lobato França, Rodrigo Santos de Oliveira, Gabriel Silas Marinho Sousa, Sarah Rodrigues de Sá, Walber da Silva Nogueira, Elaine Patrícia Tavares do Espírito Santo, Daniel dos Santos Caldas, Silvia Helena Marques da Silva   +7 more
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Interactions of the emerging fungus Candida auris with Acanthamoeba castellanii reveal phenotypic changes with direct implications on the response to stress and virulence [PDF]

Microbiology Spectrum
Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen notable for its resistance to multiple antifungals and ability to survive in various environments. Understanding the interactions between C.
Michele Ramos Valente, Lucas Martins Alcântara, Deborah Santos Cintra, Susana Ruiz Mendoza, Elisa Gonçalves Medeiros, Kamilla Xavier Gomes, Leandro Honorato, Marcos de Abreu Almeida, Carmen Baur Vieira, Joshua Daniel Nosanchuk, Diana Bridon da Graça Sgarbi, Marcia Ribeiro Pinto, Leonardo Nimrichter, Allan Jefferson Guimarães   +13 more
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Coordinated responses to maintain tuberculosis care amid climate emergencies: challenges and perspectives based on the events of Brazil [PDF]

BMJ Global Health
The Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS) is a cornerstone of Brazil’s public health, offering universal care and playing a critical role during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergencies.
Daniele Maria Pelissari, Gabriela Tavares Magnabosco, Lucas Vinícius de Lima, Gabriel Pavinati, Fernanda Dockhorn Costa Johansen, Edenilo Baltazar Barreira Filho, Ethel Leonor Noia Maciel   +6 more
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Lectin-Fc(IgG) fusion proteins exhibit antifungal activity against the emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen Candida auris [PDF]

Infection and Immunity
Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen recognized among the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s urgent threats and designated a critical priority by the World Health Organization due to its global spread, high mortality rates, potential ...
Susana Ruiz Mendoza, Leandro Honorato, Deborah Santos Cintra, Marina da Silva Ferreira, Daniel Zamith-Miranda, Joshua D. Nosanchuk, Leonardo Nimrichter, Allan J. Guimarães   +7 more
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Complex and Controversial Roles of Eicosanoids in Fungal Pathogenesis [PDF]

Journal of Fungi, 2021
The prevalence of fungal infections has increased in immunocompromised patients, leading to millions of deaths annually. Arachidonic acid (AA) metabolites, such as eicosanoids, play important roles in regulating innate and adaptative immune function ...
Susana Ruiz Mendoza, Daniel Zamith-Miranda, Tamás Takács, Attila Gacser, Joshua D. Nosanchuk, Allan J. Guimarães   +5 more
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Comprehensive characterization of extracellular vesicles produced by environmental (Neff) and clinical (T4) strains of Acanthamoeba castellanii [PDF]

mSystems
We conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from two Acanthamoeba castellanii strains, Neff (environmental) and T4 (clinical). Morphological analysis via transmission electron microscopy revealed slightly larger Neff
Elisa Gonçalves Medeiros, Michele Ramos Valente, Leandro Honorato, Marina da Silva Ferreira, Susana Ruiz Mendoza, Diego de Souza Gonçalves, Lucas Martins Alcântara, Kamilla Xavier Gomes, Marcia Ribeiro Pinto, Ernesto S. Nakayasu, Geremy Clair, Isadora Filipaki Munhoz da Rocha, Flavia C. G. dos Reis, Marcio L. Rodrigues, Lysangela R. Alves, Leonardo Nimrichter, Arturo Casadevall, Allan Jefferson Guimarães   +17 more
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