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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Deep cutaneous Trichosporon asahii infection in a patient recovering from toxic epidermal necrolysis
Patients with toxic epidermal necrolysis, a condition that causes full thickness epidermal necrosis that affects over 30% of the skin surface and mucosal membranes, often develop comorbid infections throughout the recovery of the disease [1].
John L. Kiley +4 more
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Two Case Presentations Infected by Trichosporon asahii and Treated with Voriconazole Successfully
Background. Trichosporon asahii is an opportunistic fungus that causes infections in immunosuppressed patients. Neutropenia developing due to malignancies is an important risk factor for fungal infection. Case Report.
Hikmet Gulsah Tanyildiz +4 more
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Disseminated cutaneous trichosporonosis in an adult bone marrow transplant patient
The Trichosporon species are yeast-like opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised patients. Trichosporon asahii infections have been reported in pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients. However, its incidence is low in the adult literature.
A. M. Y. Yong, S S Yang, K B Tan, S A Ho
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Accurate Differentiation of Trichosporon Asahii and Trichosporon Asteroides from other Human Pathogenic Yeasts and Moulds by using Highly Specific Monoclonal Antibodies [PDF]
Members of the genus Trichosporon are emerging opportunistic pathogens of humans, causing the invasive fungal disease trichosporonosis in immunocompromised patients, and summer-type hypersensitivity pneumonitis (SHP) in immunocompetent individuals ...
Davies, Genna Elizabeth
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This review focuses on the potential of sub‐Saharan African fermented food products as sources of probiotic yeasts for improved food security and health. ABSTRACT Research on probiotic yeasts from fermented products in sub‐Saharan Africa was limited in the past, but there is currently a surge in investigative efforts in this field.
Lethiwe Lynett Mbuyane
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Catheter associated urinary tract infections due to Trichosporon asahii [PDF]
ABSTRACTUrinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by fungi, frequently associated with medical devices, have increased and caused great morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Difficulties on different species identification as well as the lack of standardized sensitivity tests in vitro, contribute to the limited information available on ...
Urs, Tejashree Anantharaj +3 more
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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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In the present study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Trichosporon inkin was sequenced and assembled. The complete mitochondrial genome of T. inkin contained 22 protein-coding genes (PCG), 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and 24 transfer RNA (tRNA ...
Qiaofeng Liu, Xin Wang
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Trichosporon spp.: an emerging fungal pathogen [PDF]
Trichosporon spp. has gained importance as the cases of immunosuppressed patients increase. The genus Trichosporon includes 6 species of clinical relevance that may cause supericial infections, such as white piedra and onychomycosis, or deep and invasive
González González, Gloria María +1 more
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