Studies on mycotic keratitis.

abstract：:The work reported here is the first nationwide, multicenter surveillance study conducted in Korea to obtain data on fluconazole susceptibility of Candida albicans (C. albicans) isolates. A total of 1137 isolates of C. albicans obtained from 17 university hospitals in South Korea during the 6-month period, July through...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Lee MK,Kim HR,Kang JO,Kim MN,Kim EC,Kim JS,Kim JJ,Park YJ,Song W,Shin JH,Lee KM,Lee NY,Lee M,Lee WG,Lee CK,Lee HJ,Chang CL,Choi TY

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Candidaemia carries a mortality of up to 40% and may be related to increasing complexity of medical care. Here, we determined risk factors for the development of candidaemia. METHODS:We conducted a prospective, multi-centre, case-control study over 12 months. Cases were aged ≥18 years with at least one bloo...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Keighley CL,Pope A,Marriott DJE,Chapman B,Bak N,Daveson K,Hajkowicz K,Halliday C,Kennedy K,Kidd S,Sorrell TC,Underwood N,van Hal S,Slavin MA,Chen SC

更新日期：2020-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Histoplasmosis occurs in approximately 5% of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients in endemic areas and often evolves to a disseminated picture if diagnosis is delayed and/or CD4 count falls below 150 cells x mm(3) without high active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). This report presents clinical features ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Mora DJ,dos Santos CT,Silva-Vergara ML

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using intraperitoneal (i. p.) infection of mice with Candida albicans we determined which parameters might be useful for characterization of virulence in this model. Upon i. p. infection of mice with two reference strains striking differences in lethality were detected. These differences in virulence corresponded with...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Kretschmar M,Bertsch T,Göller M,Schaller M,Hof H,Nichterlein T

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serological responses to Cryptococcus neoformans proteins of blood donors and HIV patients with active cryptococcosis from a tropical region were investigated in this study. Exposure to C. neoformans, an organism ubiquitous in the environment, contributes to the antibody responses observed in the blood donors. IgG...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Chai HC,Tay ST

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four commercially available in vitro test systems (Candifast, E-test, Mycototal and spiral-gradient end point method), agar diffusion with 25-micrograms fluconazole paper test discs and 15-micrograms test tablets and agar dilution were compared with the microbroth dilution method for fluconazole susceptibility testing...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Schmalreck AF,Kottmann I,Reiser A,Ruffer U,Scharr E,Vanca E

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a leading cause of death in the intensive care unit (ICU), with Candida spp. in the forefront among the important pathogens. As recent studies have shown, survival outcome is strongly influenced by adequate antifungal therapy at an early stage that is often delayed by the time lag associated with microbiolog...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Glöckner A,Karthaus M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The observation of a considerable incidence of fungal infections in oncology patients has promoted a large number of studies both on prophylaxis and treatment in this patient group. Trials using triazoles, especially fluconazole, have shown effect in preventing fungal infections. In neutropenic patients, their role in...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Schuler U,Mölle M,Ehninger G

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:A case of fixed cutaneous sporotrichosis that developed on the extensor aspect of the left wrist of an 83-year-old woman was treated once a week with 200 mg of oral fluconazole. This dermatological lesion healed within 4 months, leaving a scar. No side-effects were seen. At the time of writing, 7 months after the end ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Yoshida M,Hiruma M,Tezuka T

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited specific data and investigations are available for the diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI) in paediatrics cancer patients. Three non-invasive tests; Platelia Aspergillus EIA for galactomannan (GM), β-D-glucan (BDG) assay and pan-fungal real-time PCR for fungal DNA in blood were evaluated. One hundred ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Gupta P,Ahmad A,Khare V,Kumar A,Banerjee G,Verma N,Singh M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using rose bengal or erythrosine with light emitting diode (LED) on Candida albicans planktonic cultures and biofilms. Seven C. albicans clinical strains and one standard strain (ATCC 18804) were used. Planktonic cultures and biofilms of e...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Costa AC,Rasteiro VM,Pereira CA,Rossoni RD,Junqueira JC,Jorge AO

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An early diagnosis of an invasive fungal infection is essential for the initiation of a specific antifungal therapy and to avoid unnecessary discontinuation of a baseline therapy for haematological or oncological diseases. A real-time PCR assay for the detection and strain identification of Aspergillus species from cu...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Fricke S,Fricke C,Oelkrug C,Blatz R,Schönfelder U,Niederwieser D,Hilger N,Ruhnke M,Rodloff AC

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluconazole, a triazole, inhibits synthesis of ergosterol. The key enzyme of antifungal activity is C-14-Demethylase, which itself depends on Cytochrom-P-450. So drugs that inhibit or induce this enzyme lead to interactions that have to be considered when dosing fluconazole. Oral bioavailability is more than 90% after...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Silling G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors carried out research into anti-Malassezia precipitating antibodies in the population, specifying the distribution by age and sex. A total of 868 serum specimens from subjects of both sexes, aged between 0 and 80 years, were studied. An immunoelectroprecipitation reaction was used using a M. furfur culture ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Faggi E,Pini G,Campisi E,Gargani G

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive aspergillosis predominantly occurs in patients with impaired host defence and is often resistant to different therapeutically strategies. However, mortality significantly increases if the central nervous system is affected. In this report, we describe a case of successful treatment of invasive aspergillosis w...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Kaffarnik M,Utzolino S,Blaich A,Hopt UT

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amphotericin formulations, indicated for invasive fungal infections (IFIs), vary in effectiveness, safety and costs. In Brazil, only the conventional formulation is provided by the Public Health System. The aim of this study was to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing conventional amphotericin B (CAB), lipo...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Borba HHL,Steimbach LM,Riveros BS,Tonin FS,Ferreira VL,Bagatim BAQ,Balan G,Pontarolo R,Wiens A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scedosporium apiospermum is a ubiquitous filamentous fungus, commonly found in soil, sewage and polluted waters. It is rarely pathogenic but can cause a broad spectrum of clinical diseases, which can be localised or disseminate to distant organs. The disseminated form of the disease is mostly seen among immunocompromi...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Dinh A,Demay O,Rottman M,Gaudot F,Bougnoux ME,Bouchand F,Coignard H,Rouzaud C,Davido B,Duran C,Nich C

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used the model of continuous flow culture (cfc) to study the growth of Candida species. This model allows special test conditions: a long generation time of 15-20 hs, controlled limitation of nitrogen sources and carbohydrates, comparison of the growth under aerobic and anaerobic conditions simultaneously. These co...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Bernhardt H,Zimmermann K,Knoke M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heat shock proteins (Hsp) are highly conserved molecules, which are both constitutively expressed and up-regulated in response to various stress conditions. In particular, fungal Hsp60 can act as immunodominant antigens and facilitate powerful immunological properties. A possible cellular heat shock response was inves...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Raggam RB,Salzer HJ,Marth E,Heiling B,Paulitsch AH,Buzina W

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatomycoses are contagious superficial fungal infections, which are highly prevalent in developed and developing countries. Caused by a range of Epidermophyton, Microsporum and Trichophyton species, dermatomycoses manifest on glabrous skin as 'ringworm', an annular scaly lesion with a variable inflammatory componen...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Havlickova B,Friedrich M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical trial of once-daily administration of a 125-mg tablet of terbinafine, an oral antimycotic agent, was performed on patients with tinea unguium to evaluate its efficacy, safety, possible side-effects and its incorporation into nails and hair. Thirty-four patients were recruited into the study. For the statist...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Matsumoto T,Tanuma H,Kaneko S,Takasu H,Nishiyama S

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive aspergillosis has increasingly been recognised to cause significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Fever unresponsive to broad-spectrum antibiotics is the earliest and most common sign of an invasive fungal infection. As invasive Aspergillus infections are usually acquired by inhalatio...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Schwartz S,Thiel E

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis is one of the most common dermatological diseases, primarily caused by dermatophytes, and sometimes, also by yeast and moulds. This study aims to clarify the frequency of isolated pathogens from mycotic toenails in the reference centre of the central Alpine mountain region of South Tyrol, northern Italy....

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Gasser J,Pagani E,Vittadello F,Nobile C,Zampieri P,Eisendle K

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the different physical-chemical conditions of the therapeutical azoles it is necessary to choose an adequate testing procedure. In the group of azoles caused by its hydrophilia fluconazole susceptibility testing can be handled easily. However it is not possible to take the same test conditions for itraconazole ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Tintelnot K,Seibold M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation (aSCT) are at high risk to develop an invasive fungal disease (IFD). Optimisation of antifungal prophylaxis strategies may improve patient outcomes and reduce treatment costs. OBJECTIVES:To analyse the clinical and economical impact of using continuou...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Wingen-Heimann SM,Cornely OA,J G T Vehreschild M,Wisplinghoff H,Franke B,Schons M,von Bergwelt-Baildon M,Scheid C,Vehreschild JJ

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the interaction between intravenous ampicillin-sulbactam treatment and (1,3)-beta-D-glucan (BDG) assay. Fifteen patients with a median age of 60 (16-81) without known risk factors for invasive fungal infections who received a daily dose of 3×2g ampicillin-sulbactam monother...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Metan G,Agkus C,Nedret Koc A,Elmali F,Finkelman MA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The infection of the capillitium of an 8-year old child due to Microsporum canis is described. The child occasionally visited its mother working at an animal farm. The focus of the infection was found in farm rabbits infected by M. canis. A contamination of the environment (cages and floors) by the above mentioned der...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Simaljaková M,Buchvald J,Olexová B

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mycological survey was conducted on non-neutropenic patients in three distinct intensive care units in two hospitals in Marseille (France) from November 1993 to November 1995. Candida albicans positive cultures from 62 patients were included in this study. Every first isolate of each patient was typed by multilocus ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Arnavielhe S,De Meeüs T,Blancard A,Mallié M,Renaud F,Bastide JM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Is non-response to maintenance treatment for recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis (RCVV) related to the impaired glucose metabolism? In the ReCiDiF trial, women with RCVV were given a degressive regimen with fluconazole according to their clinical, microscopic and mycologic response. Data obtained from optimal, suboptima...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Grinceviciene S,Bellen G,Ruban K,Donders G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00