Biofilm Formation by Pseudallescheria/Scedosporium Species: A Comparative Study
Pseudallescheria/Scedosporium species are medically important fungi that are present in soil and human impacted areas and capable of causing a wide spectrum of diseases in humans.
Rodrigo Rollin-Pinheiro +7 more
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Recurrent Scedosporium apiospermum mycetoma successfully treated by surgical excision and terbinafine treatment: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Background: Scedosporium apiospermum is an emerging opportunistic filamentous fungus, which is notorious for its high levels of antifungal ‑resistance.
A Harun +45 more
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Aspergillosis is a commonly diagnosed fungal infection. Histopathologic examination alone can have diagnostic pitfalls due to the overlapping of fungal morphology. We report a case of Scedosporium boydii infection initially misdiagnosed as aspergillosis.
Yuying Jiang +4 more
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Evaluation of the Vitek MS matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry system for identification of clinically relevant filamentous fungi [PDF]
Invasive fungal infections have a high rate of morbidity and mortality, and accurate identification is necessary to guide appropriate antifungal therapy.
Burnham, Carey-Ann +4 more
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International Society of Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM)-ITS reference DNA barcoding database - the quality controlled standard tool for routine identification of human and animal pathogenic fungi [PDF]
Human and animal fungal pathogens are a growing threat worldwide leading to emerging infections and creating new risks for established ones. There is a growing need for a rapid and accurate identification of pathogens to enable early diagnosis and ...
Alastruey-Izquierdo +196 more
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Infections with Scedosporium spp. and Lomentospora prolificans have become a serious threat in clinical settings. The high mortality rates associated with these infections can be correlated with their multidrug resistance.
Dan-Tiberiu Furnica +6 more
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Detection of human pathogenic Fusarium species in hospital and communal sink biofilms by using a highly specific monoclonal antibody [PDF]
This is the author accepted manuscript. The final version is available from Wiley via the DOI in this record.The fungus Fusarium is well known as a plant pathogen, but has recently emerged as an opportunistic pathogen of humans. Habitats providing direct
Al-Maqtoofi, M, Thornton, CR
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La familia Canellaceae es una pequeña familia endémica de África y América tropical. El Pleadendron costaricense es la única especie encontrada hasta el momento en Centroamérica y América tropical.
Melissa Mata, Melissa Calvo Guerrero
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Fungal keratitis caused by rare organisms
Purpose: To report two rare cases of filamentous fungal keratitis. Methods: Two non-consecutive patients presented with suspicious fungal keratitis. After performing the smear and culture, medical therapy was started for them.
Seyed Ali Tabatabaei +3 more
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Pseudallescheria boydii Brain Abscess
Brain abscess caused by Pseudallescheria boydii is a highly lethal infection, usually seen in immunosuppressed patients. Five patients with P. boydii brain abscesses are described. Four of these patients acquired their infection after near-drowning; 1 patient developed an abscess after penetrating head trauma.
David L. Dworzack +11 more
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