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Semi-automated repetitive sequence-based PCR amplification for species of the Scedosporium apiospermum complex [PDF]

, 2015
International audiencePurpose: The Scedosporium apiospermum species complex usually ranks second among the filamentous fungi colonizing the airways of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), but little is known about the molecular epidemiology of the airway ...
Ballet, Jean-Jacques, Bouchara, Jean-Philippe, Favennec, Loïc, Gargala, Gilles, Giraud, Sandrine, Godon, Charlotte, Labbe, Franck, Matray, Olivier, Mouhajir, Abdelmounaim, Rougeron, Amandine, Zouhair, Rachid   +10 more
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Meningitis Caused by Pseudallescheria boydii Treated with Voriconazole [PDF]

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2000
Meningitis caused by Pseudallescheria boydii is an uncommon infection of the CNS that usually has a poor prognosis and a difficult treatment. We describe a case of chronic meningitis caused by P. boydii in an immunocompetent host that was successfully treated with voriconazole, a new antifungal agent.
G, Poza, J, Montoya, C, Redondo, J, Ruiz, N, Vila, J L, Rodriguez-Tudela, A, Cerón, E, Simarro   +7 more
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Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018
Since time immemorial, plants and their compounds have been used in the treatment and management of various ailments. Currently, most of conventional drugs used for treatment of diseases are either directly or indirectly obtained from plant sources. The fungal group of plants is of significance, which not only provides food directly to man but also has
Peter Amwoga Ayeka, Célia Cabral
wiley   +1 more source

A Unique Case of Fungal Endometritis Caused by Aspergillus quadrilineatus in an Immunocompetent Woman and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological concern often attributed to hormonal disorders, malignancies, or infections. While bacterial and viral infections are frequently investigated, fungal infections, such as aspergillosis, are often overlooked.
Fatemeh Zahra Ranjbar Golafshani, Erfan Ghaffari Lashkenari, Firoozeh Kermani, Soheila Abbaszadeh Godarzi, Saeid Mahdavi Omran   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Antifungals in Pediatric Critical Care Invasive Fungal Infections

Critical Care Research and Practice, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018
Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) have seen considerable increase in pediatric intensive care units over the past several decades. IFIs are predominantly caused by Candida species, and candidemia is the third most common cause of healthcare‐associated bloodstream infections (BSIs) in children.
Ashlesha Kaushik, Helen Kest, Robert Boots   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The epidemiology of pseudallescheriasis complicating transplantation: Nosocomial and community‐acquired infection [PDF]

, 1990
Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/141586/1/myc1990336296 ...
Andriole, V. T., Kauffman, Carol A., Patterson, T. F., Therasse, D., Zervos, M. J.   +4 more
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Pulmonary scedosporiosis in an intractable immunocompetent host: A case report and literature review

The Clinical Respiratory Journal, Volume 18, Issue 3, March 2024.
We have reported a case and analyzed a total of 25 immunocompetent patients with the rare pulmonary scedosporiosis. Through analysis, we have reached the conclusion that early surgery is quite necessary. We hope our work is helpful for the diagnosis and treatment of this rare fungal infection.
Hong Yu Liang, Chun Hua Han, Wen Juan Xu, Jian Sun, Qiang Wang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular Identification and Susceptibility of Clinically Relevant Scedosporium spp. in China

BioMed Research International, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
As various new sibling species within the Scedosporium spp. have been described recently, this study was conducted to investigate distribution and antifungal susceptibility profiles of the different species of Scedosporium spp. in China. Twenty‐one clinical strains of Scedosporium from China and two strains from Japan were reidentified by MLSA.
Hong Wang, Zhe Wan, Ruoyu Li, Qiaoyun Lu, Jin Yu, Orazio Romeo   +5 more
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Scedosporium apiospermum causing brain abscess in a renal allograft recipient

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2015
Scedosporium apiospermum is the asexual form of a rare fungus Pseudallescheria boydii that is usually present in the soil, sewage and dirty water. In immunocompromised patients, it is a rare infection involving multiple organs. We present a case of renal
Amit Sharma, Divya Singh
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Fouling communities of microscopic fungi on various substrates of the Black Sea

Biosystems Diversity, 2021
Fungi are the most active biodeteriorators of natural and man-made materials. The article presents generalizations of the studies (2001–2019) of communities of microscopic fungi within biofilms on various substrates: shells of live Mytilus (Mytilus ...
N. I. Kopytina, E. A. Bocharova
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