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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:32:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656368&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22285886%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In this study, C. albicans was the most frequently detected species in candidiasis and risk exposures increased the susceptibility of hospitalized patients to acquiring a nosocomial infection by Candida spp. PMID: 22285886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656368 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5656368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544996&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22198612%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Direct mycological examinations were positive in 61%, a higher value than that found in other series. Dermatophytes were prevalent in toenails of both sexes, and in finger nails yeast were prevalent in females, and dermatophytes in males. Non-dermatophyte moulds corresponded to 4.8% of toenail and 2.05% of fingernails isolates. PMID: 22198612 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544996 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5544996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5472660&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22120499%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The incidence remained stable during the study period. Fungaemia by Candida were predominant. C.albicans was involved in less than a half of the episodes. The recovery of Cryptoccocus and H.capsulatum is strongly associated with HIV patients. PMID: 22120499 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5472660 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5472660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5472661&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22116019%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The formulation type affected the conidia stability of the two Trichoderma spp. Colombian isolates. Dry powder was the prototype with the highest stability and shelf life at all temperatures evaluated. PMID: 22116019 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5472661 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5472661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5472662&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22108606%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Invasive aspergillosis with extrapulmonary involvement is rare. The most common presentation is invasive sinusistis which has a lower mortality. Other clinical forms with extrapulmonary involvement were associated with severe immunosuppression or previous surgery, and had a poor outcome. PMID: 22108606 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5472662 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5472662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5472663&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22100531%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Phellinus gilvus showed the best potential to inactivate free radicals, being all the tested fungi effective to inhibit Alternaria alternata growth. PMID: 22100531 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5472663 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5472663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377324&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22040903%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that there is an effect of the climatic conditions on microfungi biodiversity. PMID: 22040903 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377324 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5377324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377326&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22037113%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In the study of experimental sporotrichosis in mice, the culture, as well as the antibody detection, was an effective diagnostic procedure, while the Nested PCR and microscopic studies had a lower diagnostic value. PMID: 22037113 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377326 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5377326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377325&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22037114%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: To study the probable function of Hcp100 in the yeast-phase of this fungal pathogen is relevant to understand its activity and to propose it as a therapeutic target for histoplasmosis treatment. PMID: 22037114 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377325 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5377325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273469&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21241817%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We propose the study of naturally occurring strains as a useful practice to improve yields of species of Pleurotus. Due to the high biological efficiency obtained we propose P. albidus as a new species for commercial production. PMID: 21241817 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273469 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273468&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21420504%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Antifungal prophylaxis with anidulafungin has proven effective and has presented no significant adverse effects on a patient at high risk of fungal infection and multiple risk factors for drug interactions. PMID: 21420504 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273468 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273467&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21473925%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This case illustrates the potential usefulness of MAL-PDT for onychomycosis. Its effectiveness, lack of adverse effects and satisfaction on the part of physicians and patients, suggest a promising future for this therapy in the management of superficial fungal infections, such as onychomycosis. PMID: 21473925 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273467 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273466&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21473926%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The efficacy of amphotericin B is well known for the treatment of histoplasmosis, though we could not demonstrate that caspofungin is better than control. PMID: 21473926 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273466 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273465&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21616161%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Lozano T, Aznar Oroval E, Pérez Ballestero P, Lorente Alegre P PMID: 21616161 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273465 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273464&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21645629%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Malassezia obtusa, Malassezia slooffiae, Malassezia globosa, Malassezia restricta had difficulty developing in the chosen culture medium so that it was not possible to measure phospholipasic activity. Malassezia pachydermatis showed the highest phospholipase activity. Twenty-nine Malassezia sympodialis strains produced phospholipase; the isolates from patients with pityriasis versicolor had significantly higher phospholipasic activity than those isolated from healthy individuals. This observation suggests that the phospholipasic activity of Malassezia may play a role in the onset of skin lesions, especially in the case of pityriasis versicolor. PMID: 21645629 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273464 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273463&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21787877%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sagüés MF, Purslow P, Fernández S, Fusé L, Iglesias L, Saumell C Abstract The control of gastrointestinal nematodes relies at present mostly on antihelmintic treatments using synthetic molecules. This approach, however, has led to the appearance of resistance to some types of antihelmintics which, together with the need to cut down on the use of chemicals, has fostered the development of other control methods, such as biological control, which is the use of living organisms that are naturally antagonistic to an unwanted species. Among the natural enemies of nematode parasitic larvae is the microfungus Duddingtonia flagrans. Research has shown the ability of this fungus to reduce the number of nematode larvae in faeces, the ability of its chlamydospores to survive the p... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273463 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5215840&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21906693%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These glycolytic enzymes are major antigens of C. albicans, and their differential expression and recognition by the mucosal immune response system could be involved in protection against oral infection. PMID: 21906693 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5215840 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5215840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5215839&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21907302%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This represents an increase in occurrence through the analyzed years, but this may not be a threat to animal health, once the values were below the recommended guidance values from European Commission. PMID: 21907302 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5215839 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5215839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5215838&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21907303%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that the cross-reactivity of the BDG test with a concomitant or recent bacteraemia is a very rare condition. Patients with risk factors for IFI should be evaluated cautiously when a positive BDG test is reported. PMID: 21907303 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5215838 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5215838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189849&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21872674%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Walker L, Bianchi M, Maiolo E, Arechavala A, Santiso G, Messina F, Lehmann E, Schtirbu R, Negroni R PMID: 21872674 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189849 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189848&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21872675%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Negroni R, Lloveras S, Arechavala A, Maiolo E, Bianchi M, Santiso G, Messina F, Lehmann E, Walker L PMID: 21872675 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189848 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139299&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21816230%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Morales-Cardona CA, Bermúdez-Bula LF PMID: 21816230 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139299 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5139299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5090588&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21787876%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cunha D, Amaro C, Vieira MR, Martins ML, Maduro AP, Inácio J, Afonso A, Pinto GM, Cardoso J The genus Alternaria is one of the most common black moulds and appears to be increasing as a causative agent of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, particularly among immunosuppressed patients. A 53-year-old patient who had received a kidney transplant presented with multiple verrucous lesions on the distal extremities. Positive histopathology and cultures, in addition to rDNA ITS region sequencing, identified the fungal isolate as Alternaria infectoria. Oral itraconazole was administered for 10 months. Follow-up at 15 months demonstrated no signs of infection. Clinical manifestations of cutaneous alternariosis vary significantly and only a few cases have been described in the literature.... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5090588 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5090588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5090579&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21787877%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sagüés MF, Purslow P, Fernández S, Fusé L, Iglesias L, Saumell C The control of gastrointestinal nematodes relies at present mostly on anthelmintic treatments using synthetic molecules. This approach, however, has led to the appearance of resistance to some types of anthelmintics which, together with the need for cutting down on the use of chemicals, has fostered the development of other control methods, such as biological control, which is the use of living organisms that are naturally antagonistic to an unwanted species. Among the natural enemies of nematode parasitic larvae is the microfungus Duddingtonia flagrans. Research has shown the ability of this fungus to reduce the number of nematode larvae in faeces, the ability of its chlamydospores to survive the passage thr... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5090579 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5090579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5090590&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21782963%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The result of this study indicates that DMBPO possess antibiotic activity to selected bacterial and fungal pathogens and exhibited better activity against fungi than bacteria. PMID: 21782963 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5090590 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5090590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997397&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21700229%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Quindós G, Montejo YM PMID: 21700229 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997397 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997396&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21700230%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Quindós G Invasive fungal diseases (IFD) are important causes of solid organ transplant-related morbidity and mortality. Modifications and improvements in the transplant surgical procedures, supportive care, and advances in the diagnosis and treatment of these IFD have produced notable changes in their epidemiology and outcome. Candida and other yeast genera continue to play an important etiological role, but Aspergillus and other filamentous fungi are the cause of most IFD in lung transplant recipients. This review is an update of the relevant findings in the literature related to the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of IFD in solid organ transplant recipients, with a main focus on invasive aspergillosis and candidiasis. PMID: 21700230 [PubMed - as supplied by publi... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997396 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997395&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21700231%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Montejo M Despite advances made in the last decades, invasive fungal infections (IFI) continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in solid organ transplant recipients. The most common pathogens causing IFI are Candida species, followed by Aspergillus and Cryptococcus. A shift in the epidemiology of IFI has been reported in the last few years. Non-Candida albicans Candida species and non-Aspergillus filamentous moulds have been increasingly observed in transplant patients. PMID: 21700231 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997395 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997394&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21700232%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: : Early rescue antifungal treatment using candins improves the prognosis in HR-LTR suffering from invasive candidiasis. PMID: 21700232 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997394 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997393&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21700233%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: : Aspergillus tracheobronchitis is a complication of the lung transplant recipient. Early diagnosis and prompt antifungal therapy, including new antifungal agents and local debridement, may significantly improve the outcome. PMID: 21700233 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997393 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997392&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21700234%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Invasive aspergillosis affecting the mediastinum can progress and affect the heart tissues. The use of omeprazole may be associated with the undetectable voriconazole serum levels. PMID: 21700234 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997392 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997391&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21700235%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: One conclusion based on this case is the risk of emergent molds related to antifungal prophylaxis. In addition, colonization by Scedosporium in transplant recipients should not be ignored, and target prophylaxis or suppressive therapy should be considered in all those cases with residual lesions in native lung or chronic rejection in transplanted lungs. PMID: 21700235 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997391 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997398&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21699993%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study confirms the importance of HIV/AIDS for the cryptococcosis epidemiology, the susceptibility of the isolates to amphotericin B and the high prevalence of the molecular genotypes VNI and VGII in the north of Brazil. PMID: 21699993 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997398 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4947769&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21645629%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: M. obtusa, M. slooffiae, M. globosa, M. restricta had difficulty developing in the chosen culture medium so that it was not possible to measure phospholipasic activity. M. pachydermatis showed the highest phospholipase activity. Twenty-nine M. sympodialis strains produced phospholipase; the isolates from patients with pityriasis versicolor had significantly higher phospholipasic activity than those isolated from healthy individuals. This observation suggests that the phospholipasic activity of Malassezia may play a role in the onset of skin lesions, especially in the case of pityriasis versicolor. PMID: 21645629 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4947769 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4947769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900075&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21635961%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained in the in vitro and in vivo assays suggested that the fungal growth test, which uses 96-well polypropylene plates, seems to be appropriate for selecting potential plant species for testing new methods to control ABS. PMID: 21635961 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900075 Thu, 12 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4900075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900077&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21616161%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Lozano T, Aznar Oroval E, Pérez Ballestero P, Lorente Alegre P PMID: 21616161 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900077 Fri, 06 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4900077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900076&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21635960%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These experiments showed that our isolates are not restricted to potato and that a molecular marker is needed to differentiate the formae speciales since the IGS and EF-1α do not have the power to do it. PMID: 21635960 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900076 Tue, 03 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4900076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900074&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21635962%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In both media and for all isolates, growth curves showed a GT of 43 to 67hrs, an FE at 1.25-2.5μg/ml, and a MFC at 5-10μg/ml of ajoene. Values of MIC were 2.5-5 in SDB and in RPMI medium these values were 1.25-5μg/ml of ajoene. For IC(50), in SDB, the values were 1.9-2.6 ug/ml and in RPMI medium, they were of 3.8-4.3μg/ml of ajoene. There were no significance differences between culture media for GT, FE, MIC, IC(50) and MFC (P>.05). CONCLUSIONS: These findings corroborate that ajoene inhibits the growth of the mycelial form of H. capsulatum. PMID: 21635962 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900074 Tue, 03 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4900074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4851844&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21558013%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In our experimental conditions, the PCR method selected in this work (instead of nested-PCR) is a tool sensitive enough for the diagnosis of Histoplasmosis. PMID: 21558013 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4851844 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4851844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4798375&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21539930%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: As it is an imported infection there needs to be a high level of suspicion and a detailed history taken to get a diagnosis. This infection requires a differential diagnosis between febrile syndrome in immunosuppressed patients, both HIV positive and immunosuppressive therapy, which originate from endemic areas, or who have a history of staying in them. PMID: 21539930 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4798375 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4798375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693654&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21473925%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: : This case illustrates the potential usefulness of MAL-PDT for onychomycosis. Its effectiveness, lack of adverse effects and satisfaction on the part of physicians and patients, suggest a promising future for this therapy in the management of superficial fungal infections, such as onychomycosis. PMID: 21473925 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693654 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4693654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693653&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21473926%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: : The efficacy of amphotericin B is well known for the treatment of histoplasmosis, though we could not demonstrate that caspofungin is better than control. PMID: 21473926 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693653 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4693653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693652&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21473927%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Extremotolerant fungi can manifest differences in their tolerance to culture media that simulate the conditions of their natural habitat. The results of this work suggest that the ability of fungi to grow in acidic, metal-rich environments might be more widespread than previously thought, and highlight the importance of determining the factors that are responsible for tolerance to these extreme environments. PMID: 21473927 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693652 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4693652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693651&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21473928%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: MADQUAT has antifungal activity against Candida spp. Moreover, the sensitivity to this substance varies across the different species in terms of MIC values and fungicidal or fungistatic activity. PMID: 21473928 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693651 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4693651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636325&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21420504%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: : Antifungal prophylaxis with anidulafungin has proven effective and has presented no significant adverse effects on a patient at high risk of fungal infection and multiple risk factors for drug interactions. PMID: 21420504 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636325 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4636325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636326&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21419859%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ramadán S, Sortino M, Bulacio L, Marozzi M, López C, Ramos L Malassezia species are considered opportunistic yeasts of increasing clinical importance. These lipophilic yeasts are associated with various human diseases, especially pityriasis versicolor (PV), a chronic superficial scaling dermatomycosis. The aim of this study was to isolate, identify and analyze the distribution of the different species of Malassezia in patients with PV in Rosario city (Argentina). A total of 264 clinical samples were studied. Isolates were identified on the basis of microscopic observation of cells, and physiological properties, such as the presence of catalase, ability to use Tween compounds, splitting of esculin, and morphology, colour and precipitate production on chromogenic agar CHROMaga... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636326 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4636326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4573846&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21376831%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In the last ten years, species distribution and fluconazole susceptibility has not significantly changed, although a lower rate of fluconazole resistance has been observed. Species distribution varies with hospital, hospitalization Unit and geographical area. PMID: 21376831 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4573846 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4573846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4573848&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21352944%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The content of bioactive substances in huitlacoche supports the proposal that this is a good functional food as well as producer of compounds to enrich other foods. PMID: 21352944 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4573848 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4573848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4573847&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21352945%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The developed models can be used to predict survival values at any exposure time with constant temperatures ranging from 40 to 53°C in moistened soil and from 45 to 53°C in water. The weakening of P. capsici oospores under sublethal heating, is a useful observation that can be applied for pathogen control with solarization. PMID: 21352945 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4573847 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4573847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4573851&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21349344%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest the possible role that Candida species other than C. albicans may play in mycotic mastitis in cows. PMID: 21349344 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4573851 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4573851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4573850&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21349345%26dopt%3DAbstract Rev Iberoam Micol. 2011 Feb 21; Authors: Wiwanitkit V PMID: 21349345 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4573850 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4573850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460548&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21251995%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a 17 year-old immunocompetent male, with history of seasonal allergic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps and previous surgery for mucocele of the frontal sinus. Sticky material was removed in the last surgery that revealed pigments and septed filaments on direct examination, and yielded Curvularia on Sabouraud dextrose agar. After a course of amphotericin B, treatment was switched to itraconazole, with good tolerance and favorable clinical outcome. PMID: 21251995 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460548 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4460548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460547&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21251996%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We conclude from this study that ergosterol content on yeast may not be associated with specific resistant patterns. PMID: 21251996 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460547 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4460547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460550&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21241817%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We propose the study of naturally occurring strains as a useful practice to improve yields of species of Pleurotus. Due to the high BE obtained we propose P. albidus as a new species for commercial production. PMID: 21241817 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460550 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4460550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460549&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21241818%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In Colombia, epidemiology of fungal infections seems to be changing. C. albicans is the principal agent causing bloodstream fungal infection, but an increase of non-albicans species has been observed as well as high frequency of C. neoformans. PMID: 21241818 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460549 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4460549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4316371&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21167295%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: MTT staining was non-objective, unstable and with a high rate of false positives. In contrast, reliable results were obtained using the plasmolysis method. MTT should be used in combination with other techniques such as the plasmolysis method for determining viability of P.capsici oospores. PMID: 21167295 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4316371 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4316371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4316319&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21167296%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Negroni R, Arechavala A, Maiolo E, Bianchi MH, Santiso G, Lehmann E PMID: 21167296 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4316319 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4316319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4316271&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21167297%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This is a case of chromomycosis with unusual clinical features, with an appropriate response to treatment with itraconazole. PMID: 21167297 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4316271 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4316271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4316230&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21167298%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blanco YG, Bicayi DK, Isla LH, Mendonca DI, Batis BV PMID: 21167298 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4316230 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4316230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4316185&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21167299%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Negroni R, Wallach J, Arechavala A, Francos JL, Messina F, Maiolo E, Walker L PMID: 21167299 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4316185 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4316185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4316127&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21167300%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Estrada-Barraza D, Dávalos Martínez A, Flores-Padilla L, Mendoza-De Elias R, Sánchez-Vargas LO The increase in the incidence of yeast species causing fungemia in susceptible immunocompromised patients in the last two decades and the low sensitivity of conventional blood culture has led to the need to develop alternative approaches for the early detection and identification of causative species. The aim of this study was to compare the usefulness of molecular testing by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and conventional methods to identify clinical isolates of different species, using the ID32C ATB system (bioMérieux, France), chromogenic culture Chromagar Candida ® (CHROMagar, France) and morphogenesis in corn meal agar. We studied 79 isolates, in which the most prevale... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4316127 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4316127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4316066&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21167301%26dopt%3DAbstract EXPERIMENTAL MEDICAL MYCOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN LATIN AMERICA- A 2000-2009 OVERVIEW. Rev Iberoam Micol. 2010 Dec 14; Authors: San-Blas G, Burger E An overview of current trends in Latin American Experimental Medical Mycological research since the beginning of the 21(st) century is done (search from January 2000 to December 2009). Using the PubMed and LILACS databases, the authors have chosen publications on medically important fungi which, according to our opinion, are the most relevant because of their novelty, interest, and international impact, based on research made entirely in the Latin American region or as part of collaborative efforts with laboratories elsewhere. In this way, the following areas are discussed: (1) molecular identification of fungal pathogens; (2) molecular... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4316066 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4316066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4271939&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21147249%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results obtained show the importance of identifying the aetiological agent and antifungal susceptibility testing in order to avoid therapeutic failures in onychomycosis. PMID: 21147249 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4271939 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4271939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4271938&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21147250%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The assay is fast, accurate and economical and can be an alternative method for presumptive identification of H. capsulatum in simple culture lysates. PMID: 21147250 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4271938 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4271938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4107169&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20974273%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Abad A, Victoria Fernandez-Molina J, Bikandi J, Ramirez A, Margareto J, Sendino J, Luis Hernando F, Pontón J, Garaizar J, Rementeria A Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic pathogen that causes 90% of invasive aspergillosis (IA) due to Aspergillus genus, with a 50-95% mortality rate. It has been postulated the existence of some virulence factors which would be characteristic of A. fumigatus, but there is a high variability of "non-classical" virulence factors. All studies have demonstrated that the virulence of this fungus is multifactorial, associated with its structure, its capacity for growth and adaptation to stress conditions, its mechanisms of evasion of the immune system and its ability to cause host damage. In this review we intend to give a general overview of th... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4107169 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4107169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4107170&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20965271%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The patient's sudden visual loss appeared to be related to the perineuritic aracnoiditis and the masive invasion of the optic nerves by the fungus. PMID: 20965271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4107170 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4107170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4087888&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20950704%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of hyalohyphomycosis morphologically suggestive of an Aspergillus sp. in a 22-year-old patient with aplastic anaemia, treated with multiple transfusions and broad spectrum antibiotics. PMID: 20950704 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4087888 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4087888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4087887&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20950705%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The histopathology report indicated that the chronic inflammatory polyp was compatible with rhinosporidiosis. PMID: 20950705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4087887 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4087887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987878&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20849975%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: CSH is a variable characteristic in C. albicans and is directly related with adherence to plastic and biofilm formation. Ease in evaluating CSH permits its quantification, and could be used as an indicator of the presence of other determinants of pathogenicity. PMID: 20849975 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987878 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3987878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854161&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20691802%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The species isolated were Candida parapsilosis (32.6% of isolates); Candida albicans (26.5%), Candida tropicalis (24.5%), and other yeasts (16.4%). Candida isolates were susceptible to the antifungals evaluated, but amphotericin B-tolerant isolates were detected using time kill curves. PMID: 20691802 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854161 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3854161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3823657&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20674763%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Romero Gómez MP, García Rodríguez J PMID: 20674763 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3823657 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3823657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758976&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20627133%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The disparity observed in enzyme production among strains cannot be related to fungal growth, since no major differences in mycelial yield were found; it was not connected with their geographic origin, but might be associated with differences in virulence among strains, not yet evaluated. PMID: 20627133 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758976 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3758976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758978&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20624478%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study suggests that tinea capitis is the predominant clinical type of dermatophytosis among children exposed to different kinds of animals based on parental nomadic lifestyle. It also dominated in children with mixed infections in different anatomical sites. The high prevalence of 41.25% suggests that animal to child transmission may be very common. PMID: 20624478 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758978 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3758978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758977&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20624479%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Stocco M, Mónaco C, Cordo C PMID: 20624479 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758977 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3758977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733605&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20601075%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: According to these values, should be expected Catalonian population is not exposed to a significant risk from aflatoxin M(1) including average and high consumers. PMID: 20601075 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733605 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3733605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3691315&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20558316%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Mixed infections by fungi are rare but due to the high incidence of immunodeficiencies they could occur more often than reported. We would like to alert on the possibility of acquired mixed infection by fungi which have shown to be high aggressive and have a worse prognostic in patients with underlying diseases. PMID: 20558316 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3691315 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3691315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672945&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20550969%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yegneswaran Prakash P, Shrijana G, Indira B PMID: 20550969 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672945 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3672945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672946&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20547240%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This is the first imported case in Mexico of blastomycosis with cutaneous lesions without systemic involvement. PMID: 20547240 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672946 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3672946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556216&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20450982%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These data indicate a notable change in the species frequency, as well as a new susceptibility patterns that requires the precise identification of the causative organism and susceptibility testing in order to determine the characteristics of the isolates circulating in ICUs and then to treat them appropriately. PMID: 20450982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556216 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3556216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417130&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20347372%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a clinical case of a 73-year-old male, with diabetes and acute myelomonocytic leukaemia that began with tumefaction on the left side of his face, spreading to the sinus with invasion of the soft tissues and fistulae in the oral cavity. Clinical examination showed cerebral involvement. The histopathological sections and the histochemical techniques showed perineural involvement by fungal cells. Although the patient was diagnosed and treated in a short period of time, he died due to the infection. We would like to alert that perineural spread could be a retrograde way of mycoses dissemination, particularly in infections located in areas rich in neural cells. PMID: 20347372 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417130 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417147&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346288%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alfonso C, López M, Arechavala A, Perrone MD, Guelfand L, Bianchi M, Fungal infections caused by yeasts have increased during the last decades and invasive forms represent a serious problem for human health. Candida albicans is the species most frequently isolated from clinical samples. However, other emerging yeast pathogens are increasingly responsible for mycotic infections, and some of them are resistant to some antifungal drugs. Consequently, it is necessary to have methods that can provide a rapid presumptive identification at species level. Numerous chromogenic agar media have been shown to be of value as diagnostic tools. We have compared a chromogenic medium, Brilliance Candida Agar, with CHROMagar Candida, the chromogenic medium most used in our country. A mult... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417147 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417146&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346289%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Negroni R, Arechavala A, Maiolo E, Bianchi M, Santiso G PMID: 20346289 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417146 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417145&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346290%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ester Santos P, Córdoba S, Rodero LL, Carrillo-Muñoz AJ, Lopardo HA Tinea capitis is an infection caused by dermatophytes of the genera Microsporum and Trichophyton and constitutes a major health problem in Argentina. The aim of the present study was to find out the incidence and therapeutic response of etiological agents in patients attending a High-Complexity Paediatric Hospital within a two-year period.. A total of 98 tinea capitis were diagnosed of which 13 were Celsus kerion. Microsporum canis was isolated in 61.28%. The range of values for MICs (minimum inhibitory concentrations) were >32, 0,06-4; <0,015-2; <0,015-0.25; 0.13-8; 0.06-128mug/mL for fluconazole itraconazole, voriconazole, terbinafine, ketoconazole and griseofulvin, respectively. PMID:... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417145 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417144&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346291%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The oils from the plants A. alata and B. latifolia were the only ones active against A. fumigatus (MG-CMI=78.7 and 157.4mug/ml, respectively). In contrast, there was no evidence of oils active against Candida species. In addition, these oils were not cytotoxic on Vero cells. The oils of Achyrocline alata and Baccharis latifolia could be candidates for disinfecting hospital environments and for inhibiting biofilm formation by A. fumigatus. PMID: 20346291 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417144 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417142&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346292%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Negroni R, Wallach J, Arechavala A, Maiolo E, Ricart J PMID: 20346292 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417142 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417141&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346293%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Corti M, Trione N, Villafañe MF, Muzzio E, Arechavala A, Maiolo E, Negroni R PMID: 20346293 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417141 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417140&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346294%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The clinic evolution showed the progressive and recurrent character of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma. PMID: 20346294 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417140 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417139&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346295%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The characteristics of our patients are similar to those described in other populations, with some differences. The culture continues to be the gold standard for diagnosis purposes. Potassium iodide is the treatment of choice in our Center. PMID: 20346295 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417139 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417138&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346296%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A novel laminar system based on P. chrysosporium viable biomass was developed. It has a large surface area and tolerance to high concentrations of Cd, Ni and Pb. It seems to be an alternative for the removal of metals from water. PMID: 20346296 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417138 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417137&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346297%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crocker Sandoval AB, Soto Ortiz JA, Mayorga Rodríguez J, García Vargas A, Villanueva Quintero DG PMID: 20346297 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417137 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417136&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346298%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Combined medical and surgical treatment is the elective therapy for renal abscesses due to Aspergillus when percutaneous drainage and the administration of systemic antifungal drugs, such as amphotericin B and/or oral voriconazole or itraconazole, fail. This case emphasizes renal fungal infections should be included in the differential diagnosis of kidney abscesses in AIDS patients. PMID: 20346298 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417136 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417135&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346299%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that M. sympodialis and M. globosa represent the main species implicated in the pathogenicity of PV. M. furfur appears to be the third agent of importance in this geographical area. Statistical analyses showed none of the species was particularly associated with any one of the body sites. PMID: 20346299 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417135 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417134&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346300%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These comparisons between fungal populations, led to the detection of a high level of diversity and the differentiation between local and French groups of isolates. This was confirmed by an Fst value of 0.3332, which was higher than that reported for other pairwise comparisons of populations. This work constitutes the first report on the genetic diversity of B. cinerea isolates and their population structure in Argentina. PMID: 20346300 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417134 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417133&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346301%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Culture features of our strain are compared with those described by other authors for dysgonic M. canis strains. Epidemiological features are also discussed. PMID: 20346301 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417133 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417132&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346302%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In Mexico, keratomycoses affect mostly male patients in a 4:1 ratio over females. Fusarium solani was the most frequent agent of fungal keratitis in our study (37.2%), and the highest number of corneal ulcers and eviscerations (26%) was present in patients infected by Aspergillus. The best therapeutic responses were with combination of topical antifungals against dematiaceous fungi. PMID: 20346302 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417132 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3417131&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20346303%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carrillo-Muñoz AJ, Tur-Tur C, Hernández-Molina JM, Santos P, Cárdenes D, Giusiano G Nail fungal infections are considered one of the major dermatological problems due to their high rate of therapeutic failure, management and treatment difficulties. Long-term treatments, inadequate therapies, mycological misdiagnosis and follow-up, secondary alterations of the nail, resistant microorganisms, are some of the causes of these complications. Although the discovery of new antifungal agents have provided some effective molecules, none of the current available drugs are totally effective. It is important to continue research in this field to provide new antifungal agents and combined therapies. PMID: 20346303 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iber... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3417131 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3417131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336040&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20199897%26dopt%3DAbstract Rev Iberoam Micol. 2010 Mar 4; Authors: Alvarez E, Stchigel AM, Cano J, Sutton DA, Fothergill AW, Chander J, Salas V, Rinaldi MG, Guarro J INTRODUCCIóN: Apophysomyces es un género monoespécifico perteneciente a los Mucorales. La especie Apophysomyces elegans, ha sido reportada como causante de infecciones severas en pacientes inmunocomprometidos e inmunocompetentes. En un estudio previo (Alvarez et al., J. Clin. Microbiol., 47: 1650-1656. 2009), demostramos la elevada variabilidad dentro de las secuencias del gen 5.8S del ARNr en un grupo de cepas clínicas de A. elegans. MATERIAL Y MéTODOS: hemos realizado un estudio polifásico basado en el análisis de las secuencias del gen de la histona 3, la región de los espaciadores internos del ADNr y l... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336040 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3336040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318981&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20189857%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Fungal infections, especially due to Candida species, should be considered in diabetic patients with parenchymal brain abscesses. Radical excision followed by prolonged antifungal therapy based on fluconazole or amphotericin B is necessary to improve the prognosis of this type of patients. PMID: 20189857 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318981 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3318981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3291304&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167522%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sánchez M, Colom F Extracellular DNase activity was studied in 73 strains of Cryptococcus neoformans and 12 strains of Cryptococcus gattii. DNase activity was measured by DNase agar clearance with and without Methyl Green. All strains tested showed extracellular DNase activity and no significant difference was found betweenC. neoformans and C. gattii strains. DNase production was higher in strains from clinical origin (average radius of 6.2mm) than among environmental strains (average radius of 2.9mm). The extracellular enzyme may be detected by DNA substrate PAGE assays and its molecular weight was estimated at 31kD. These results suggest that extracellular DNase could be considered as a virulence factor involved in C. neoformans-C. gattii species complex pathogenicity. ... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3291304 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3291304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3291303&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167523%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The study of the sexual reproduction of the fungal pathogens and its possible relationship with virulence will continue to be a topic of interest during the next years, not only because of its basic interest, but also for the possible clinical repercussions. PMID: 20167523 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3291303 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3291303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268587&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20149702%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The use of plates with high concentrations of gentamycin can lead to some important misdiagnoses: firstly, false-negative cultures, and secondly, an erroneous classification of M. pachydermatis as a lipid-dependent species. Morever, all of this could be useful in two therapeutic fields: i) in animals, topical gentamycin could be an efficacious treatment for a disease such as external otitis in dogs; ii) in humans, we hypothesize that gentamycin could be regarded as a possible therapy ("antibiotic-lock") for catheter-associated Malassezia spp. infections. PMID: 20149702 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268587 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3268587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212851&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20097588%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study using dog infection to assess the presence of endemic fungal pathogens in Argentina. Our results suggest that H. capsulatum is the main dimorphic fungal pathogen in the Interfluvio Teuco-Bermejito area. Therefore, the diagnosis of histoplasmosis should be taken into account in patients living in this geographic region who show pulmonary or mucocutaneous symptoms compatible with the disease. PMID: 20097588 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212851 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3212851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3072406&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19969496%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gómez Moyano E, Crespo-Erchiga V, Hiraldo Gamero A, Segura Palacios JM, Martínez García S PMID: 19969496 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3072406 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3072406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3057213&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19955009%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Verkley GJ, Gené J, Guarro J, Pérez-Santonja JJ, Rodríguez AE, Colom MF, Alio JL, Ferrer C The new coelomycete Pyrenochaeta keratinophila, isolated from corneal scrapings of a case of keratitis in Spain, is described and illustrated. This fungus is morphologically characterized by grey-olivaceous to greenish olivaceous colonies, scarce pycnidial setae placed mainly near the ostiole and production of phialoconidia from the aerial mycelium. The latter feature is unknown in any other species of the genus Pyrenochaeta. Sequencing of the ITS rDNA region of this clinical strain confirmed this proposal and revealed its close genetic relationship with the Leptosphaeriaceae. PMID: 19955009 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micolog... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3057213 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3057213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3031455&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19931479%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muñoz Estrada VF, Díaz Carrizales EE, González Castro JL, Trejo Acuña JR PMID: 19931479 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3031455 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3031455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3000661&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19914111%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Orellana A, Moreno-Coutiño G, Poletti E, Vega ME, Arenas R PMID: 19914111 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3000661 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3000661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909989&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19836985%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Laniado-Laborín R, Cabrales-Vargas MN Amphotericin B (AmB) is a crucial agent in the management of serious systemic fungal infections. In spite of its proven track record, its well-known side effects and toxicity will sometimes require discontinuation of therapy despite a life-threatening systemic fungal infection. The mechanism of action of AmB is based on the binding of the AmB molecule to the fungal cell membrane ergosterol, producing an aggregate that creates a transmembrane channel, allowing the cytoplasmic contents to leak out, leading to cell death. Most of the efforts at improving AmB have been focused on the preparation of AmB with a lipid conjugate. AmB administration is limited by infusion-related toxicity, an effect postulated to result from proinflammatory cy... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909989 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2887318&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19818662%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The most common clinical presentations of sporotrichosis are the fixed and lymphangitic forms. Bilateral lymphangitic sporotrichosis is rare. PMID: 19818662 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2887318 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2887318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2887317&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19818663%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a lung reactivation of a latent histoplasmosis in a 68 year-old patient without immunologic dysfunction living in Barcelona (Spain). The Histoplasma capsulatum var. capsulatum infection was probably acquired in a previous stay in Equatorial Guinea 48 years before. Diagnosis of mild chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis was performed by histopathology of lung biopsy plus antibodies detection against H. capsulatum. Treatment with oral itraconazol during three months leaded to a complete clinical cure, and antibodies disappeared after four years of follow up. PMID: 19818663 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2887317 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2887317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858575&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19796977%26dopt%3DAbstract [Isolation of wood-decaying fungi and evaluation of their enzymatic activity (Quindío, Colombia).] Rev Iberoam Micol. 2009 Sep 29; Authors: Chaparro DF, Rosas DC, Varela A White rot fungi (Ascomycota and Basidiomycota) were collected on fallen trunks with different decay stages, in a subandean forest (La Montaña del Ocaso nature reserve), and it was evaluated their ligninolitic activity. They were cultured on malt extract agar. Then it was performed semiquantitative tests for laccase and cellobiose dehydrogenase (CDH) activity using ABTS and DCPIP as enzymatic inducers. Based on the results of these tests, the fungi with higher activities from trunks with different decay stages were selected: Cookeina sulcipes (for stage 1), a fungus from the family Corticiaceae (for ... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858575 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2858575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2822543&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19766517%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results of this study demonstrate a low prevalence of tinea capitis and tinea unguium in school children of Barcelona. On the contrary, high prevalence of dermatophytes in feet was found. It highlights the high prevalence of healthy carriers of dermatophytes in feet. PMID: 19766517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2822543 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2822543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2822542&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19766518%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Roigé MB, Aranguren SM, Riccio MB, Pereyra S, Soraci AL, Tapia MO Wheat (as bran) and corn (as dry grain or fermented feed) are main ingredients of feedstuffs used in local cattle and pig farms in the South of the Buenos Aires Province (Argentina). Therefore, determining mycobiota and mycotoxins in wheat and corn is of prime importance for developing feed management techniques to optimise animal production and to minimize toxicity. Then, a mycological survey was carried out in the Southeastern part of the Buenos Aires Province, in order to identify the mycobiota and the main mycotoxins present in fermented feed, wheat grain and corn grain samples. Samples were cultured for fungal quantification, isolation and identification, and analysed for deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalen... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2822542 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2822542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752327&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717324%26dopt%3DAbstract [About "Molecular identification methods of yeasts of biotechnological interest"] Rev Iberoam Micol. 2009 Aug 28; Authors: Molina AM PMID: 19717324 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752327 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2752327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653325&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635440%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we characterized the ability of a sterile-mycelium endophytic fungus isolated from Espeletia sp. to control the growth of Phytophthora infestans in Petri dishes. Sequence from the ITS regions (internal transcribed spacer) of the endophyte showed 94% similarity to Diaporthe phaseolorum's. The antagonistic interaction between Diaporthe sp. and P. infestans was evaluated in three different culture media. Diaporthe sp. showed an antagonistic effect towards P. infestans, with some variation depending on which medium was used. In an attempt to identify possible genes involved in this antagonism, we detected a gene from the endophyte encoding an amylase, which was differentially expressed during this biotic interaction. PMID: 19635440 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653325 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653323&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635442%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Invasive fungal infections, with isolated or associated clinical presentation to other opportunistic infections, are emerging in new groups-at-risk as they are the recipients of anti-cytokine biological therapies, regulators of inflammation and immunity. They can be potentially serious in their evolution and a high index of suspicion is needed sometimes for their prompt diagnosis. Possible preventive measures in patients with a high risk of suffering them will have to be investigated. PMID: 19635442 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653323 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653321&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635444%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results here presented, obtained from a significant number of isolates, mainly C. albicans, demonstrate, once more, the potential of ajoeno as an antifungal agent. PMID: 19635444 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653321 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653318&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635447%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blanco MT, García-Martos P, García-Tapia A, Fernández C, Navarro J, Guerrero F Candida lipolytica has rarely been reported as a human pathogen. We observed two cases of fungemia caused by C. lipolytica, one of them in a 12-year-old child with cystic pancreatic fibrosis in advanced phase and another in a 86-year-old woman who presented vesical neoformation with peritoneal fibrosis, bilateral hydronephrosis and recurrent urinary tract infections. After antifungal treatment and catheter removal, the fungemia appeared to be finished and blood cultures were negative. PMID: 19635447 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653318 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653324&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635441%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the phylogenetic affinities of 32 clinical and environmental isolates morphologically identified as S. schenckii, from Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia, were assessed by cladistic analysis of partial sequences of the calmodulin gene using the maximum parsimony and neighbor-joining methods. The study revealed that one out of 25 isolates from Mexico (4%), one out of three isolates from Guatemala (33.3%), and two out of four isolates from Colombia (50%) belonged to S. globosa, while the other isolates belonged to S. schenckii sensu stricto. This is the first record of S. globosa from Mexico, and Central and South America. PMID: 19635441 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653324 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653319&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635446%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The percentage of M. canis isolation obtained in this work remarks the role of healthy cats in the transmission of these dermatophytes to humans and other animals. PMID: 19635446 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653319 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653327&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635438%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Frequency of NC has increased and non-albicans Candida is now more frequent than C. albicans. Although acute severity of illness at onset and complications are now more frequent, mortality remains the same. PMID: 19635438 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653327 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653326&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635439%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nedel WL, Kontoyiannis DP, Pasqualotto AC Invasive aspergillosis is a disease typically related with prolonged neutropenia or the use of corticosteroids. However, the increased use of new therapeutic modalities such as biologic agents that act by blocking specific immune pathways have put more patients at risk for invasive aspergillosis. Most cases of aspergillosis in patients taking monoclonal antibodies have been associated with the use of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha blockers. However, many more drugs have been implicated, including interleukin-2 inhibitors, and CD52 and CD20 blockers. In this manuscript we review the pathophysiology associated with an increased risk for aspergillosis in these patients, in addition to diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. PMI... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653326 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653322&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635443%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Antony G, Saralaya V, Gopalkrishna Bhat K, Shalini Shenoy M, Shivananda PG A total of 110 strains belonging to seven species of Candida were isolated from various forms of candidiasis in diabetic patients. They were Candida albicans 53 (47%), Candida tropicalis 36 (33%), Candida glabrata 9 (8%), Candida parapsilosis 4 (4%), Candida guilliermondii 2 (2%), Candida krusei 5 (5%) and Candida kefyr 1 (1%). All 53 strains of C. albicans isolated were observed to express virulence factors such as cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH), adherence to human buccal epithelial cell (BEC) and proteinase activity (100%), while phospholipase activity was observed in 52 (98%). Phenotypic switching and its influence on the pathogenicity of C. albicans were studied. Two C. albicans strains isolated ... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653322 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653320&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19635445%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arechavala AI, Ochiuzzi ME, Borgnia MD, Santiso GM Cryptococcosis, a fatal disease without appropriate treatment, is still one of the major opportunistic mycoses in AIDS patients in Argentina despite the availability of high active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). Over the last decade, drugs employed in the treatment of disseminated cryptococcosis at Infectious Diseases Hospital "F.J. Muñiz" included amphotericin B (AMB) followed by fluconazole (FCZ), due to the fact that flucytosine was not available in Argentina during this period. A considerable number of patients did not negativize cultures after 2-3 weeks of treatment as it was expected, and in some of them the isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans in different samples was still possible after 2 or more months of adeq... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653320 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645905&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631156%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Quindós G, Alonso-Vargas R, Mena JA, Guarro J PMID: 19631156 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645905 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645904&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631157%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: It is very important de-mystify the importance of bibliometric indicators. The impact factor is useful for evaluating journals from the same scientific area but not for the evaluation of researchers' curricula. For the comparison of curricula from two or more researchers, we must use the h index or the proposed Q value. the latter allows positive discrimination of the task for Spanish and Iberoamerican researchers. PMID: 19631157 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645904 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645903&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631158%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Esteban CI The sclerotium of Poria cocos has been used in the Chinese pharmacopoeia during thousands of years. In this note several aspects about the biology and nomenclature of this fungus are summarized, with emphasis on its composition and therapeutic applications. PMID: 19631158 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645903 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645902&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631159%26dopt%3DAbstract [Colonization by yeasts in newborns and healthcare personnel in a neonatal intensive care unit at a university hospital in Bogotá, Colombia.] Rev Iberoam Micol. 2009 Jun 30;26(2):108-11 Authors: Orozco PA, Cortés JA, Parra CM Candida infections in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. The main objective of this work was to determine the risk factors for colonization by Candida species in the newborns in a hospital NICU in Bogota, Colombia, and to evaluate the colonization of intravascular devices and healthcare personnel. Fifty newborns at high risk (low birth-weight, gestational age under 35 weeks, previous exposure to antibiotics and eight days of stay in the NICU) were followed prospectively. Clinical specim... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645902 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645901&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631160%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Frasés S, Ferrer C, Sánchez M, Colom-Valiente MF To study genetic diversity of Cryptococcus neoformans species complex in Spain, 97 isolates of the yeast recovered from human, animal and environmental samples have been analysed using three molecular epidemiological techniques. One of these, URA5 gene fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis, has been previously described as a molecular epidemiology tool. Thus, standard profiles and reference strains have been defined for it. In addition, 5S rDNA/IGS RFLP and [GACA](4) microsatellite PCR fingerprinting were also used. Our results show five of the previously defined URA5 genotypes with a high frequency (33%) of the VNI type, which is in concordance with other studies. The high presence of VNIII pattern (28.9%) amon... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645901 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645900&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631161%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this study was to determine the incidence of dermatophytosis and its etiological agents in a public hospital of São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. From February 2005 to May 2006, 273 samples were collected from 191 patients in a public dermatology outpatient department. The samples were collected according to conventional methods used in clinical mycology and direct examinations and cultures were performed. Of the samples suspected of fungal infection, 19% produced positive cultures, and the largest number of samples was from female patients between 31 and 40 years old. The most commonly infected area was the toenails, and the most common infective agents according to microscopic analysis and biochemical tests were the Candida species, which were responsible for 61.6% of ... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645900 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645899&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631162%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, Brown Norway rats are used to study the effectiveness of a DNA-based vaccine delivered to the airway in attenuating the response to a major Alternaria allergen, rAlt a 2. Compared to untreated sensitized animals, or animals receiving an "out-of-frame" DNA-based vaccine, animals treated with "in-frame" DNA vaccine showed an attenuation in specific IgE antibody titers to rAlt a 2, an increase in IgG(2b) (a Th1 response), a reduction in spontaneous IL-13 release by peribronchial lymph node cell suspensions, and an attenuation in the decrease in total lung capacity 72h post-allergen challenge. Further, histopathologic examination of the lung tissues revealed reduced pulmonary inflammation post-allergen challenge in the DNA-vaccine-treated compared to sensitized, untreated animal... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645899 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645898&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631163%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Neelapu NR, Reineke A, Chanchala UM, Koduru UD The phylogenetic lineage, taxonomic affiliation and interrelationships of important asexual entomopathogenic fungal genera were studied using the sequences of partial regions of beta-tubulin and rRNA genes. The species structures of Beauveria bassiana and Nomuraea rileyi were also investigated. A total of 147 fungal entries covering 94 species were analysed. Phylogenetic analysis placed all the asexual entomopathogenic fungal species analysed, in the family Clavicipitaceae of the order Hypocreales of Ascomycota. Deep phylogenetic lineages were observed in B. bassiana iterating the complex nature of this species. Some of the isolates assigned to this species separated out more distinctly than morphologically distinguishable genera.... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645898 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645897&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631164%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Guarro J, Del Palacio A, Gené J, Cano J, González CG A case of colonization of a prosthetic mitral valve in a 73-year-old Spanish male by the fungus Acremonium strictum W. Gams is described. The valve was replaced due to paravalvular leak and severe insufficiency and the patient died of multiorgan failure. The identity of the fungus was determined by morphological studies and it was confirmed by the analysis of the ITS region sequence analysis. Molecular studies seem to demonstrate that A. strictum is a species complex. The case emphasizes the potential high risk of fungal infection for patients with prosthetic valves. PMID: 19631164 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645897 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645896&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631165%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a 24 year-old female patient with erythema multiforme secondary to Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. mentagrophytes cutaneous infection acquired from contact with animals in a research laboratory. PMID: 19631165 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645896 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645895&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631166%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fariñas F, Flores L, Rodríguez P, Sabalete T, Quevedo MA A 17 month old female gazelle dorca (Gazella dorcas neglecta), kept in captivity in a Spanish zoo, showed several symptoms of illness including fever, lethargy and behavioural changes. (X)-ray revealed ruminal "foreign bodies" and pneumonia with a nodular pattern. After surgical intervention, the animal died. At necropsy, histopathologic and microbiological findings were consistent with the diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis, with an inflammatory histological pattern associated with immunodepression in the animal, similar to those observed in patients with severe immunodeficiency (AIDS and others). PMID: 19631166 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645895 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645894&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631167%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pardo S, Galvagno MA, Cerrutti P The aim of this study was to evaluate the vitality and viability of the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii after freezing/thawing and the physiological preconditioning effect on these properties. The results indicate that the specific growth rate (0.3/h(-1)) and biomass (2-3x10(8)cells/ml) of S. boulardii obtained in flasks shaken at 28 degrees C and at 37 degrees C were similar. Batch cultures of the yeast in bioreactors using glucose or sugar-cane molasses as carbon sources, reached yields of 0.28g biomass/g sugar consumed, after 10h incubation at 28 degrees C; the same results were obtained in fed batch fermentations. On the other hand, in batch cultures, the vitality of cells recovered during the exponential growth phase was greater th... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645894 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645893&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631168%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Maiolo E, Negroni R, Arechavala A, Santiso G, Bianchi M, Schiavelli R PMID: 19631168 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645893 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645892&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19631169%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moreno-Coutiño G, Arenas R PMID: 19631169 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645892 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547574&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463270%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Del Palacio A, Pontón J, Quindós G PMID: 19463270 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547574 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547573&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463271%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: IC is associated with high attributable morbimortality and increased healthcare costs. In the last decades the incidence of invasive Candida spp. disease has increased in critically ill patients, has decreased in oncohematologic patients, although currently the involvement of non-albicans Candida species in the etiology of this disease is increasing steadily. PMID: 19463271 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547573 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547572&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463272%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Important advances are being reached in the use of biomarkers for the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis, and some of them are being used to start a preemptive therapy strategy. PMID: 19463272 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547572 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547571&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463273%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although the antifungal activity of numerous compounds has been examined, most of them are at the in vitro or animal models of efficacy stages. Therefore, further investigation should be carried out to realize the true clinical utility of these compounds. PMID: 19463273 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547571 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547570&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463274%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profiles of micafungin imply that this drug is a safe alternative for the treatment of fungal infections. Micafungin can be safely co-administered with most drugs without the need for dosage adaptation even in patients with renal o liver function impairment. PMID: 19463274 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547570 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547569&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463275%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The excellent activity of micafungin has made this antifungal a first line therapeutic indication for candidemia and invasive candidiasis in non-neutropenic patients. PMID: 19463275 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547569 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547568&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463276%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Seven, of a total of 18 articles reviewed, were done in animal models of candidiasis and six in animal models of pulmonary or SNC aspergillosis. Similarly to the other echinocandins, caspofungin and anidulafungin, micafungin seems to exert a fungicidal activity against Candida albicans and Candida glabrata and a fungistatic activity against Aspergillus fumigatus. The paradoxical effect observed in lung tissue the experimental caspofungin treatment of aspergillosis has not been seen in the case of micafungin. The available data demonstrate a higher efficacy of micafungin versus fluconazole in the experimental treatment of C. albicans infections caused by strains susceptible in vitro to both drugs. To improve the efficacy of micafungin in the treatment of C. glabrata and A. fumi... Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547568 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547567&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463277%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The activity of micafungin against Candida biofilms gives more strength to its therapeutic indication for candidaemia and invasive candidiasis associated to catheter, prosthesis and other biomedical devices. PMID: 19463277 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547567 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547566&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463278%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Micafungin is the latest introduced echinocandin. It has a wide spectrum of activity and covers Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida species. It has scarce drugs interactions and is devoid of toxicity, being an attractive approach for the treatment of invasive candidiasis (without meningitis, endocarditis and endophthalmitis). Althought the European Medicines Agency approved in 2008 the use of Micafungin for the treatment of invasive candidiasis in children, the available clinical experience is limited and currently more clinical studies are warranted to define its efficacy and safety in neonates. PMID: 19463278 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547566 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547565&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463279%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Madero-López L Micafungin is one of three echinocandins, a novel class of antifungal agents active against 1,3-beta-D glucan in the fungal cell wall. It is a favorable safety profile have made it an attractive option in the treatment of invasive Candida and Aspergillus infections. Available studies have shown that younger children have lower C(max), shorter t(1/2) and faster clearance than adults. PMID: 19463279 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547565 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547564&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463280%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The clinical results, its safety profile and the low grade of medical interactions permit micafungin to be considered for therapy in specific groups of transplant patients. PMID: 19463280 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547564 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547563&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463281%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: To reduce the rate of mortality more effective antifungals and pre-emptive treatment strategies are currently warranted. Candins achieve better results for the treatment of invasive Candida disease in non-neutropenic critical ill patients. Micafungin has a good safety profile (similar to fluconazole). Micafungin is a first line drug for the treatment of invasive Candida disease and may be used as a pre- emptive approach followed by a de-escalating strategy with azoles. PMID: 19463281 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547563 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2547562&cid=s_33816_62_f&fid=33816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19463282%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Comparative phase III studies have demonstrated non-inferiority of micafungin compared to standard antifungal agents for invasive candidiasis. Micafungin is safe and effective in the treatment of children and adults with invasive candidiasis. Effectivity in invasive infections caused by non-albicans Candida spp is especially relevant in onco-hematological patients receiving fluconazole prophylaxis. PMID: 19463282 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia) Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2547562 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2547562