A highly sensitive and specific method to evaluate viable fungal burden of Aspergillus fumigatus in mice by RT-qPCR for 18S ribosomal RNA.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2021.106214
Abstract: Potent fungicidal activity is one of the key factors of antifungals to overcome invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA). To date, quantification of Aspergillus DNA in the lungs and galactomannan (GM) in serum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid… read more here.
Keywords: 18s ribosomal; viable fungal; method; burden ... See more keywords
Efficacy of common disinfection processes against infective spores (arthroconidia) and mycelia of Microsporum gallinae causing avian dermatophytosis
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.1413-1422
Abstract: Background and Aim: Microsporum gallinae is the major dermatophyte species that causes avian dermatophytosis. Disinfection plays an important role in controlling and preventing dermatophytosis; however, information about the effect of common disinfection processes on M.… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; gallinae; fungal cells; treatment ... See more keywords