Validation and clinical application of molecular methods for the identification of molds in tissue [PDF]
, 2006 Background. Invasive fungal infections due to less-common molds are an increasing problem, and accurate diagnosis is difficult.Methods. We used our previously established molecular method, which allows species identification of molds in histological ...
Kibbler, CC +6 more
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Molecular and cellular responses of the pathogenic fungus Lomentospora prolificans to the antifungal drug voriconazole [PDF]
, 2017 The filamentous fungus Lomentospora (Scedosporium) prolificans is an emerging opportunistic pathogen associated with fatal infections in patients with disturbed immune function.
Antorán Díaz, Aitziber +5 more
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Septic arthritis due to underlying Scedosporium apiospermum chronic osteomyelitis. Report of one case and brief review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2016 Scedosporium spp. are saprophytic filamentous fungi isolated from soil, sewage and polluted water. Traumatic inoculation is a common way to become infected.
Jorge Roberto Mosqueira, Leslie Marcial Soto, Ana Beatriz Bustamante
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Ocular scedosporiosis in an immunocompetent host
CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research, 2020 Scedosporium apiospermum infection in humans is rare. Fungal keratitis is the most common manifestation of S. apiospermum infection in immunocompetent individuals. S. apiospermum is a filamentous fungus found in soil and polluted water.
Ashish Bajaj +4 more
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Fungal biocatalysts in the biofiltration of VOC-polluted air [PDF]
, 2004 Gas-phase biofilters used for the treatment of waste gases were originally packed with compost or other natural filter beds containing indigenous microorganisms.
Kennes, Christian, Veiga, María Carmen
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Scedosporium and Pseudallescheria low molecular weight metabolites revealed by database search [PDF]
, 2011 The potential of mMass software search tool with new compound libraries was demonstrated on metabolomics of Scedosporium prolificans, S. apiospermum and Pseudallescheria boydii sensu stricto.
E. Barreto-Bergter +6 more
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PLoS ONE, 2019 Scedosporium is a genus comprising at least 10 species of airborne fungi (saprobes) that survive and grow on decaying organic matter. These fungi are found in high density in human-affected areas such as sewage-contaminated water, and five species ...
Natthanej Luplertlop +4 more
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Infection with Scedosporium apiospermum and S. prolificans, Australia
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007 Scedosporium apiospermum and S. prolificans are fungi of increasing clinical importance, particularly in persons with underlying diseases. We reviewed the records of 59 patients in Australia from whom Scedosporium spp.
Louise Cooley +3 more
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A case of keratitis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum [PDF]
Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2013 Dematiaceous fungi have been reported among the common etiologic agents of keratitis. We herein report a case ofkeratitis due to Scedosporium apiospermum identified by conventional methods and confirmed by molecular methods.A 68-year-old male who ...
Asuman Özkan +6 more
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Fosmanogepix (APX001) Is Effective in the Treatment of Immunocompromised Mice Infected with Invasive Pulmonary Scedosporiosis or Disseminated Fusariosis. [PDF]
, 2020 There are limited treatment options for immunosuppressed patients with lethal invasive fungal infections due to Fusarium and Scedosporium Manogepix (MGX; APX001A) is a novel antifungal that targets the conserved Gwt1 enzyme required for localization of ...
Alkhazraji, Sondus +8 more
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