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Species of the genus Scedosporium (family Microascaceae, phylum Ascomycota) are responsible for a wide range of opportunistic human infections, and have a low susceptibility to most antifungal drugs.
Ruben A. Abrantes +10 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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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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We report the use of voriconazole troughs to achieve appropriate therapeutic levels in treatment of a cutaneous Scedosporium apiospermum infection. Following heart transplantation, a 63-year-old immunocompromised patient presented with post-traumatic ...
McKenna E. Boyd +4 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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ABSTRACT Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic skin and subcutaneous infection mainly caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi, a dematiaceous fungus with various morphotypes. Characteristic sclerotic cells—globe‐shaped, multiseptated and pigmented—are found in lesions of infected individuals, though their differentiation in the host remains poorly understood. To
Aline Barral Takahashi +6 more
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Limited Activity Of Miltefosine In Murine Models Of Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis And Disseminated Cryptococcosis [PDF]
Miltefosine is an alkyl phosphocholine with good oral bioavailability and in vitro activity against Cryptococcus species that has gained interest as an additional agent for cryptococcal infections.
Bocanegra, Rosie +5 more
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Émergence de nouveaux champignons pathogènes en médecine : revue générale [PDF]
RésuméAu cours des 20 dernières années, l’incidence des infections fongiques, tant superficielles que profondes, a augmenté de façon considérable. Ces pathologies surviennent le plus souvent chez des patients fragilisés (transplantations d’organes ...
D. Chabasse, J.P. Bouchara, M. Pihet
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ABSTRACT Background Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with haematological malignancies (HMs). Diagnostic work‐up excluding IFI is mandatory in case of persistent fever while antifungal treatment (AFT) is started.
Criscuolo Marianna +29 more
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Scedosporium apiospermumkeratitis treated with itraconazole [PDF]
Mycotic keratitis usually occurs in conjunction with trauma to the cornea. Scedosporium apiospermum, a dematiaceous fungus linked to the teleomorph Pseudallescheria boydii is not a common agent of mycotic keratitis. A 22-year old male patient with mycotic keratitis due to S. apiospermum is presented.
M A, Saracli +3 more
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