Kodamaea ohmeri fungemia in an immunocompetent patient treated with micafungin: case report and review of the literature.

abstract：:Nocardia beijingensis, a recently established new species, is an isolate from soil in China. During our taxonomic studies on 450 nocardial clinical isolates in Thailand and Japan, 17 strains from Thailand and 1 strain from Japan were found to have a similar physiological characteristic to those of N. beijingensis, suc...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Kageyama A,Poonwan N,Yazawa K,Mikami Y,Nishimura K

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mycological survey was carried out on the fruit surface of Indian jujube during its growth period (before harvest). A total of 32 microfungi belonging to 20 genera were isolated by surface washing technique. Artificial inoculations with the isolated myco-propagules were also performed in mature jujube fruits and mos...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Singh YP,Sumbali G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soils from 100 irrigated fields (95 under vegetables, 5 under citrus) in different geographical locations in the West Bank (Palestinian Autonomous Territory) were surveyed for hymexazol-insensitive (HIS) Pythium species using the surface soil dilution plate (SSDP) method with the VP3 medium amended with 50 mg/L hymexa...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Ali-Shtayeh M,Salah AM,Jamous RM

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most manifestations of candidiasis are associated with biofilm formation occurring on the surfaces of host tissues and medical devices. Candida albicans is the most frequently isolated causative pathogen of candidiasis, and the biofilms display significantly increased levels of resistance to the conventional antifunga...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： He M,Du M,Fan M,Bian Z

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to evaluate the fumonisin production by 16 F. verticillioides strains on corn cultures and the effect of quintozene and fludioxonil + metalaxyl-M fungicides on "in vitro" mycelial growth on agar. In addition, the effect of fludioxonil + metalaxyl-M on fumonisin production in defined l...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Falcão VC,Ono MA,de Ávila Miguel T,Vizoni E,Hirooka EY,Ono EY

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of phytate on the production of aflatoxins by Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus flavus grown on synthetic media was examined. In the absence of pH control (initial pH 4.5-6.5) for A. parasiticus, phytate (14.3 mM) caused a six-fold decrease in aflatoxins in the medium and a ten-fold decrease in those ...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Ehrlich K,Ciegler A

更新日期：1984-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：:A man with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia developed disseminated Scedosporium prolificans infection following chemotherapy for disease relapse while on posaconazole prophylaxis. Scedosporium prolificans infection during posaconazole prophylaxis has not been reported previously. This report is timely as the uptake of po...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Ananda-Rajah MR,Grigg A,Slavin MA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a comparative study to isolate the dermatophytes of tinea capitis using the cytobrush and comparing it versus the standard method. A prospective, observational, comparative trial of 178 probable cases of tinea capitis was conducted in two dermatological centers. Each patient underwent mycological tests that in...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Bonifaz A,Isa-Isa R,Araiza J,Cruz C,Hernández MA,Ponce RM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are very few medical reports on the nomadic peoples of the world. In Nigeria such reports are non-existent. The present work has looked at the distribution of ringworm infections among the Nigerian nomadic Fulani herdsmen. An examination of their infected herds of cattle revealed similarities in the species of d...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Ogbonna CI,Enweani IB,Ogueri SC

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two isolates of Cryptococcus neoformans were previously described as being highly divergent in their level of capsule synthesis in vivo and in their virulence for mice. The highly virulent isolate (NU-2) produced more capsule than a weakly virulent isolate (184A) in vitro under tissue culture conditions and in vivo. T...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Blackstock R,Buchanan KL,Cherniak R,Mitchell TG,Wong B,Bartiss A,Jackson L,Murphy JW

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histoplasma capsulatum has not typically been associated with sinusitis in either immunocompetent or immunocompromised hosts. We report a case of sinusitis caused by H. capsulatum in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and discuss the reported cases of this rare clinical manifestation of histoplasmosis in the ...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Alves MD,Pinheiro L,Manica D,Fogliatto LM,Fraga C,Goldani LZ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Species of Aspergillus section Flavi were isolated and identified in maize samples collected from a wide geographical region in northeastern China. Aspergillus flavus was identified to be the primary species in the population (99%) becoming a potential source of aflatoxin contamination in the region. Isolated A. flavu...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Gao J,Liu Z,Yu J

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, Trichosporon taxonomy has been reevaluated and new genera of the Trichosporonaceae family have been described. Here, 26 clinical isolates were submitted for identification via sequencing of the intergenic space 1 (IGS1) region, genotyping, and investigation of virulence factors. Antifungal susceptibility was...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： do Espírito Santo EPT,Monteiro RC,da Costa ARF,Marques-da-Silva SH

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study are to investigate the in vitro activities of micafungin and caspofungin that are two new echinocandin antifungal drugs against clinically isolated dermatophytes in China and to define MEC (minimal effective concentration) as the reading endpoints of this study in accordance with (Clinical a...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Bao YQ,Wan Z,Li RY

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorok. for the control of Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) on chrysanthemum cuttings was evaluated in greenhouse experiments. The fungus significantly reduced both the adult and larval populations of F. occidentalis, although the level of control of larval populat...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Maniania NK,Ekesi S,Löhr B,Mwangi F

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlorhexidine is widely used as a bacterial drug whose method of action has been well described in bacteria. Its fungicidal properties have been proved. We show here the effects of a sublethal dose of a preparation of digluconate of chlorhexidine on budding Candida albicans. A fungistatic action is revealed by a decre...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Bobichon H,Bouchet P

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new fumonisin has been isolated from Fusarium moniliforme isolate MRC826 grown on corn. It was shown by NMR and mass spectrometry to be an isomer of fumonisin B2 that has free hydroxyl groups at C-3 and C-10 instead of the normal C-3 and C-5. This new fumonisin was detected in cultures of most isolates of F. monilif...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Plattner RD,Weisleder D,Shackelford DD,Peterson RP,Powell RG

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fine structure of Thermoactinomyces vulgaris and Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula is described by transmission electron microscopy. These two bacteria are the most common microbes causing farmer's lung. The fine structure of hyphae, germination of endospores and the details of conidial wall layers of T. vulgaris, as...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Reijula KE

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disseminated histoplasmosis in South America is associated with AIDS in 70-90 % of cases. It is visceral and cutaneous, compromising the oral, pharynx, and laryngeal mucous membranes. The involvement of the nasal mucosa is unusual. Two patients with perforation of the nasal septum as the only sign of their disease wer...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Jaimes A,Muvdi S,Alvarado Z,Rodríguez G

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We review here the advances in the understanding of the immunopathology of human paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM). Its investigation must take in account the intriguing natural history of the mycosis and its agent, providing clues to the mechanisms that lead to development of disease (unbalanced host-parasite relationship...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Benard G

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Availability of molecular methods, gene sequencing, and phylogenetic species recognition have led to rare fungi being recognized as opportunistic pathogens. Fungal keratitis and onychomycosis are fairly common mycoses in the tropics, especially among outdoor workers and enthusiasts. The frequently isolated etiological...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Tupaki-Sreepurna A,Thanneru V,Natarajan S,Sharma S,Gopi A,Sundaram M,Kindo AJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four fungal isolates that were able to use vegetable tissues for multiplication in soil were isolated and identified as Pseudallescheria boydii based on morphological characteristics and ITS sequence similarity. When grown in broth prepared from the same vegetable tissues used in soil amendment, all these isolates of ...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Ko WH,Tsou YJ,Ju YM,Hsieh HM,Ann PJ

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bursitis is a common medical condition that can occur either with or without infection. We present a case of fungal olecranon bursitis in an immunocompetent individual caused by the new species Knoxdaviesia dimorphospora. It is a dematiaceous filamentous fungus characterized by the production of two different conidia:...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Guevara-Suarez M,Llaurado M,Pujol I,Mayayo E,Martin-Vicente A,Gené J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zoospores from the crayfish plague fungus Aphanomyces astaci could germinate and grow in vitro on scales of Salmo salar. The fungicidal activity of different compounds was tested against the fungus growing on fish scales as well as in lake water. Malachite green was the most effective fungicide, but scale mucus protec...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Häll L,Unestam T

更新日期：1980-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of Stachybotrys chartarum in indoor environments has been linked to adverse health effects as well as few cases of pulmonary haemorrhages in humans. Although the highly toxic secondary metabolites of this fungus, like satratoxin G and H, were frequently claimed with outbreaks of such diseases, these tox...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Gottschalk C,Bauer J,Meyer K

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen fungal species were isolated from 182 specimens collected from four ruminants (buffalo, camel, cattle and sheep) in Southern Iraq. Fungi represented by five species of dermatophytes and eleven species of other fungi were screened for the activity of four enzymes: keratinase. proteinase, lipase and amylase. Ker...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Muhsin TM,Salih TH

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of 450 Amazonian anurans, we isolated yeasts and yeast-like fungi from 54 animals (Bufo granulosus, B. marinus, Dendrophrynyscus sp., Hyla geographica, H. lanciformes, Ololygon rubra, Adenomera hylaedactyla, Eleutherodactylus fenestratus, Leptodactylus fuscus, L. ocellatus, L. pentadactylus). The internal o...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Mok WY,Morato de Carvalho C

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposomes expressing external antibody specific for Candida albicans and encapsulating amphotericin B were developed and characterized in this study. Antibody was first modified by the covalent attachment of palmitic acid residues. Liposomes were produced by reverse-phase evaporation and modified antibody was incorpor...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Hospenthal DR,Rogers AL,Mills GL

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sediments from eight river mouths along the Catalonian coast (Spain) were surveyed for keratinolytic fungi and related Onygenales. The actidione plating technique was employed. Of 532 actidione-treated sediment samples, 268 (50.3%) were positive for the fungi. Altogether, 384 fungal strains from 35 species were isolat...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Ulfig K,Guarro J,Cano J,Gené J,Vidal P,Figueras MJ,Lukasik W

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of five fungicides, benomyl (1 mg/l), dodine (50 mg/l), manzate (100 mg/l), cupric sulphate (200 mg/l) and thiabendazole (4 mg/l) was tested under in vitro conditions on development of 15 isolates of fungi pathogenic for insects and other invertebrates (Beauveria brongniartii, Culicinomyces clavisporus, Dud...

journal_title：Mycopathologia

authors： Luz C,Netto MC,Rocha LF

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00