Special issue dedicated to Dr Eric McKenzie to celebrate his 70th birthday
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DOI: 10.1007/s11557-017-1287-z
Abstract: This special issue is dedicated to Dr Eric McKenzie of Landcare Research, New Zealand, for his immense efforts to promote and improve mycology. Known as the “Master” in inner circles, Eric has this knack of… read more here.
Keywords: research; new zealand; mycology; special issue ... See more keywords
Metal nanoparticles for controlling fungal proliferation: quantitative analysis and applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2018.12.001
Abstract: Metal nanoparticles represent a potential alternative solution to prevent fungal proliferation in foodstuffs since they can effectively act as fungicidal agents. Several applications of metal nanoparticles in food safety are currently available (e.g. packaging material,… read more here.
Keywords: applications metal; fungal proliferation; mycology; metal nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Mycology: Rediscovery of a lost model fungus highlights the origin of mycorrhizal symbioses
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.02.006
Abstract: Arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) are the most frequent symbioses of land plants. By reisolating a long-lost fungus from nature, a new study cracks the genomics of an enigmatic fungal-cyanobacterial partnership and reestablishes a valuable model for… read more here.
Keywords: mycology; lost model; rediscovery lost; model ... See more keywords
An atypical cause of sporotrichosis in a cat
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2019.01.004
Abstract: A nine-year-old domestic cat from Melbourne, Australia, presented with a non-ulcerated nodule on its nasal bridge. A fungal infection of the subcutis was diagnosed based on histopathology and culture of a white mould, which was… read more here.
Keywords: cause sporotrichosis; mycology; histopathology; sporotrichosis cat ... See more keywords
Human immunodeficiency virus and fungal infections.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2017.04.007
Abstract: The discovery of HIV was largely due to the presence of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in young patients that did not have the usual known causes of immune deficiencies in the early 1980s. Currently, treatment with… read more here.
Keywords: human immunodeficiency; mycology; virus fungal; pathology ... See more keywords
Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3400998
Abstract: Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by the geographically restricted dimorphic fungus, Coccidioides. Coccidioidomycosis occurs endemically in the southwestern and western United States, mainly in focused regions of Arizona and California where the incidence is highest,… read more here.
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Burden of fungal infections in Kenya
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DOI: 10.1080/21501203.2023.2204112
Abstract: ABSTRACT The burden of fungal infections has been on the rise globally and remains a significant public health concern in Kenya. We estimated the incidence and prevalence of fungal infections using all mycology publications in… read more here.
Keywords: mycology; infections kenya; burden fungal; fungal infections ... See more keywords
Comparative Evaluation of MIRONAUT-AM and CLSI broth microdilution method for antifungal susceptibility testing of Aspergillus species against four commonly used antifungals.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myaa020
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate a colorimetric method, MIRONAUT-AM, for determining susceptibility testing of anidulafungin, amphotericin, voriconazole, and itraconazole by comparing the minimum inhibitory (effective) concentrations (MICs/MECs) obtained by this method to… read more here.
Keywords: mironaut; susceptibility testing; mycology; method ... See more keywords
The Current State of Clinical Mycology in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myac017
Abstract: The ability of medical centres in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe to diagnose and treat fungal infections remains unknown. In order to investigate that, here we conducted a cross-sectional online survey, released at both The International… read more here.
Keywords: current state; south eastern; eastern south; eastern europe ... See more keywords
The importance of appropriate processing and direct microscopic examination for the timely diagnosis and management of invasive infections caused by filamentous fungi.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myac081
Abstract: The gold standard for diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by filamentous fungi remains the visualization of fungal elements in fluids, and biopsy/tissue collected from a normally sterile body site. Parallel recovery of viable fungus… read more here.
Keywords: mycology; direct microscopic; microscopic examination; tissue ... See more keywords
Closing the mycetoma knowledge gap.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myx061
Abstract: On 28th May 2016, mycetoma was recognized as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization. This was the result of a 4-year journey starting in February 2013 with a meeting of global mycetoma… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; mycology; mycetoma knowledge; closing mycetoma ... See more keywords