Evaluation of PCR-reverse line blot hybridization assay for simultaneous identification of medically important saprophytic fungi
ConclusionOur result demonstrate that the RLB assay potentially is suitable for rapid and simultaneous identification of variety fungal pathogens directly from culture as well as from clinical specimens. (Source: Journal of Medical Mycology)
Source: Journal of Medical Mycology - July 11, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Caractéristiques cliniques et mycologiques des onychomycoses à Candida à l’Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire
ConclusionLes onychomycoses à Candida sont relativement fréquentes à Abidjan et dominées sur le plan étiologique par C. albicans. La confirmation mycologique de l’étiologie fongique d’une onychopathie et une bonne hygiène des ongles permettront une meilleure prise en charge.SummaryObjectiveThis study aims to study the clinical and mycological characteristics of onychomycosis due to Candida in mycology unit of Institut Pasteur of Côte d’Ivoire.Patients and methodsThis is a retrospective study which was carried out on patients from 1990 to 2016 for mycological diagnosis of onychomycosis and which socio-demogra...
Source: Journal of Medical Mycology - July 11, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Cryptococcose neuroméningée chez des patients infectés par le VIH au Centre Hospitalier Régional d’Agadir (région Souss-Massa, Maroc)
ConclusionLa CNM est une infection opportuniste grave chez les patients infectés par le VIH, et le taux de létalité demeure inacceptable. La lutte contre la CNM chez les patients à VIH+ impose un diagnostic précoce, un accroissement de l’accès aux antirétroviraux et une instauration rapide d’un traitement adapté et une prescription d’antifongiques systémiques efficaces.SummaryIntroductionNeuromeningeal cryptococcosis (NMC) is a severe and fatal opportunistic infection. Lethality is frequent in the absence of treatment, especially in the presence of HIV co-infection.ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence, epide...
Source: Journal of Medical Mycology - July 11, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Oligomycins A and E, major bioactive secondary metabolites produced by Streptomyces sp. strain HG29 isolated from a Saharan soil
Publication date: March 2018Source: Journal de Mycologie Médicale, Volume 28, Issue 1Author(s): N. Khebizi, H. Boudjella, C. Bijani, N. Bouras, H.-P. Klenk, F. Pont, F. Mathieu, N. SabaouSummaryAn actinobacterial strain, HG29, with potent activity against pathogenic, toxigenic and phytopathogenic fungi was isolated from a Saharan soil sample of Algeria. On the basis of morphological and chemotaxonomic characteristics, the strain was classified in the genus Streptomyces. Analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence showed a similarity level of 99.3% with Streptomyces gancidicus NBRC 15412T. The comparison of its cultural and phy...
Source: Journal of Medical Mycology - July 11, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Traditionally practiced medicinal plant extracts inhibit the ergosterol biosynthesis of clinically isolated dermatophytic pathogens
ConclusionOur study indicated that the ethanol extract of Phyllanthus reticulates leaves showed promising activity against dermatophytes. It could be a potential material for future development of antidermatophytic agents. (Source: Journal of Medical Mycology)
Source: Journal of Medical Mycology - July 11, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
