Comparison of 12 liquid media for germ tube production of Candida albicans and C. tropicalis.

abstract：:The in vitro and in vivo tolerance of sertaconazole gel, a new topical azole antifungal, was studied. Ketoconazole gel (Panfungol) was used as a reference substance. The methods applied for tolerance assessment were the bovine corneal opacity and permeability test for the in vitro assay and a modified Draize test for ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Romero A,Grau MT,Villamayor F,Zapatero J,Mayordomo L,Tortajada A,Sacristán A,Ortiz JA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite appropriate antimicrobial and antifungal therapy (amphotericin B), a disseminated infection with Fusarium oxysporum in a 75-year-old immunocompromised patient (acute myeloid leukaemia, minimal leucocyte count of 0.5 giga l-1) led rapidly to death. A similarly fatal course of an F. oxysporum infection has been ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Peltroche-Llacsahuanga H,Manegold E,Kroll G,Haase G

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, Microsporum canis, M. gypseum and Epidermophyton flocoosum represent the cause of human dermatomycoses isolated most often at the University Hospital of Dermatology in Graz, Austria, between 1991 and 1998. So far, identification was mainly based on the cultivation...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Blanz P,Buzina W,Ginter G,Gräser Y

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zygomycoses are very rare invasive fungal infections (IFI). They primarily occur in the immunocompromised patients and are associated with a high mortality. During the last years, a rising incidence of zygomycosis in patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has been reported, whic...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Glöckner A,Vehreschild JJ,Cornely OA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous, subcutaneous disease endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. It is currently a health problem in rural areas of Africa, Asia and South America. Nine cases of mycetoma were analysed in a retrospective study. All isolates were identified by morphological features. The level of...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Rojas OC,León-Cachón RB,Moreno-Treviño M,González GM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylactic treatment with human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (hG-CSF) affords significant protection against systemic aspergillosis or pulmonary aspergillosis in neutropenic (cyclophosphamide-treated) mice but not in cortisone-treated animals. Cryptococcosis does not respond to hG-CSF therapy. Our data show...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Polak-Wyss A

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to genotype Candida albicans strains isolated from patients with invasive and non-invasive deep-seated infections. For this purpose, 301 C. albicans isolates (81 invasive and 220 non-invasive) were genotyped by using specific PCR primers designed to span the transposable group I intron of the...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Karahan ZC,Güriz H,Ağirbaşli H,Balaban N,Göçmen JS,Aysev D,Akar N

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was performed to analyse the spectrum of dermatomycoses in southwest Poland during the period 2003-2007. A total of 10,486 patients were investigated for fungal skin infections by means of native specimen and cultivating procedures. Skin scrapings, plucked hairs and nail clippings were examined and identifie...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Jankowska-Konsur A,Dyląg M,Hryncewicz-Gwóźdź A,Plomer-Niezgoda E,Szepietowski JC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucorales are saprobes, ubiquitously distributed and able to infect a heterogeneous population of human hosts. The fungi require robust stress responses to survive in human host. We tested the growth of Mucorales in the presence of different abiotic stress. Eight pathogenic species of Mucorales, including Rhizopus arr...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Singh P,Paul S,Shivaprakash MR,Chakrabarti A,Ghosh AK

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Candida kefyr is an emerging pathogen able to cause disseminated infection, especially in immunocompromised patients. Although guidelines for the treatment of invasive candidiasis have been published, no specific recommendations against C. kefyr are available. We determine the in vitro killing activity of amphotericin...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Sanchis M,Martin-Vicente A,Capilla J,Guarro J

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although case series of talaromycosis have been reported in China, their detailed clinical and microbiological characteristics have never been systematically profiled. In this study, we report the clinical characteristics, molecular epidemiology, rapid identification and antifungal susceptibilities of talaromycosis in...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Lau SKP,Xing F,Tsang CC,Tang JYM,Tan YP,Ye H,Lau RWT,Chen JHK,Lo SKF,Woo PCY

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate identification of fungal pathogens using a sequence-based approach requires an extraction method that yields template DNA pure enough for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or other types of amplification. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop and standardise a rapid, inexpensive DNA extraction p...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Romanelli AM,Fu J,Herrera ML,Wickes BL

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic mucocutaneous candidosis has been described in patients with impaired cell-mediated immunity. We describe a female patient with sarcoidosis who developed a Candida granuloma on her upper lip. Moderate impairment of the cell-mediated immunity was detected. Three months' treatment with ketoconazole was successfu...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Mateev G,Vassileva S,Kantardjiev T,Obreshkova E,Pramatarov K

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare phospholipase production between fluconazole-resistant and fluconazole-susceptible strains of Candida albicans in order to explore the relationship between resistance to antifungal drugs and virulence of C. albicans. Fifteen each of fluconazole-resistant (MIC ≥ 64 μg ml(-1)) ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Ying S,Chunyang L

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 1-year study was conducted on 151 patients with finger- or toenail disease attending a dermatology clinic in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Nail scrapings and or clippings were collected and investigated with a KOH preparation for direct microscopy and cultured for fungi. Eighty-nine (59%) patients were females. Most...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Nsanze H,Lestringant GG,Mustafa N,Usmani MA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports a case of chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis in a patient without underlying disease. Aspergilluria was the starting point in the search for the origin of the pulmonary disease, later confirmed by an open lung biopsy. ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Lopes JO,Oliveira LT,Pinto MS,Klock C

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the first time in the history of German mycology, a multicenter study for identification of dermatophytes, yeasts and molds was conducted under the auspices of the German Speaking Mycological Society and the German Dermatological Society. A total of 1,008 dermatological offices and dermatology hospitals as well as...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Tietz HJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posaconazole is indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of invasive aspergillosis. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of posaconazole is used to optimise drug exposure. The aim of this study was to analyse and describe the TDM practices and exposure of posaconazole tablets. Patients who received posaconazole for treatm...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Märtson AG,Veringa A,van den Heuvel ER,Bakker M,Touw DJ,van der Werf TS,Span LFR,Alffenaar JC

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of Candida dubliniensis in oropharyngeal swabs of 132 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and 89 HIV-negative patients was determined. The samples were plated onto CHROMagar Candida medium and 82 strains, presumptively identified as C. albicans or C. dubliniensis, were further investigated (tempe...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Faggi E,Pini G,Campisi E,Martinelli C,Difonzo E

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posaconazole represents an antifungal extended-spectrum triazole whose absolute bioavailability following oral drug administration is considerably variable. Special conditions including increased gastric pH values, malabsorption syndrome, diarrhoea, intake on an empty stomach and some concomitantly administered potent...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Lipp HP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of three azole antifungals on inducible nitric oxide (iNOS) activity in different mouse and human cells was evaluated. The iNOS activity was determined by L-citrulline and nitrite measurement. In the murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7, in mouse peritoneal macrophages (MPM) and in human colorectal adenoca...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Vermuyten K,Laurijssens L,Vanden Bossche H

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to estimate the total number of serious fungal infections occurring yearly in Belgium. The number of cryptococcal infections was retrieved from the National Reference Center for Mycosis. Populations at risk and fungal infections frequencies in these populations were used to estimate incidence or prevalence of...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Lagrou K,Maertens J,Van Even E,Denning DW

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence of Candida has been implicated as the first step in the pathogenesis of oral candidosis, and germ tube formation, a contributory attribute. While chlorhexidine gluconate is by far the most common antiseptic mouthwash prescribed in dentistry, its intraoral concentration fluctuates considerably because of the ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Ellepola AN

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In pathogenicity studies of 31 Paracoccidioides brasiliensis isolates preserved using Castellani's method we intraperitoneally inoculated 104 young adult hamsters and found laminated concentric structures and calcified appearance that resembled Schaumann bodies, in 43 of them, especially in animals with apparently goo...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Essayag SM,Landaeta ME,Hartung C,Magaldi S,Spencer L,Suárez R,García F,Pérez E

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive candidiasis is a common nosocomial infection among critically ill patients, constitutes an important cause of sepsis, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has created evidence-based guidelines for the management of invasive candidiasis. ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Hollenbach E

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cryptococcal meningitis accounts for 15% of all AIDS mortality globally. Most cases in low- and middle-income countries are treated with fluconazole monotherapy, which is associated with a high mortality. New available therapies are needed. Short-course amphotericin B has been shown to be a safe and efficien...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Katende A,Mbwanji G,Faini D,Nyuri A,Kalinjuma AV,Mnzava D,Hullsiek KH,Rhein J,Weisser M,Meya DB,Boulware DR,Letang E,KIULARCO Study Group.

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of cutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cladosporium cladosporioides in a 50-year-old housewife is described. The clinical presentation was an ecthyma-like crusted lesion on the back of her left hand. Scanning electron microscopy of the culture showed the conidiophores and the limoniform or ellipsoidal conidia...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Duquia RP,de Almeida HL Jr,Vettorato G,Rocha NM,de Castro LA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Susceptibility and development of resistance to 5-fluorocytosine (5-FC) in Candida strains isolated from defined German groups of probands was investigated. 5-FC susceptibility was determined in a microdilution assay in yeast nitrogen base after 24 h of incubation at 37 degrees C. The range of 5-FC concentration inves...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Weber S,Polak A

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparative studies were performed to assess the stability and lot-to-lot variation of Blastomyces dermatitidis yeast and mycelial phase lysate antigens. Four lots were prepared from each growth phase of B. dermatitidis strain T-58 (canine isolate) during a 14-month period. Serum specimens from dogs with blastomycosis...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Orr ML,Bono JL,Abuodeh RO,Williams SJ,Legendre AM,Scalarone GM

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) after cytotoxic chemotherapy or haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are at risk for life-threatening invasive fungal disease (IFD). The aim was to evaluate the characteristics, antifungal therapy and outcome of adult patients with ALL after chemotherapy or ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Kiehl MG,Egerer G,Engelhardt M,Gross B

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00