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Vitale RG, Giudicessi SL, Romero SM, Al-Hatmi AMS, Li Q, de Hoog GS. Recent developments in less known and multi-resistant fungal opportunists. Crit Rev Microbiol 2021; 47:762-780. [PMID: 34096817 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2021.1927978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Fungal infections have increased in recent years due to host factors, such as oncohaematological and transplant-related disorders, immunosuppressive therapy, and AIDS. Additionally, molecular and proteomic facilities have become available to identify previously unrecognizable opportunists. For these reasons, reports on less-known and recalcitrant mycoses, such as those caused by black fungi, hyaline filamentous fungi, coelomycetes, Mucorales, and non-Candida yeasts have emerged. In this review, novel taxonomy in these groups, which often are multi-resistant to one or several classes of antifungals, is discussed. Clinical presentations, diagnosis and current treatment of some major groups are summarised.
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- Roxana G Vitale
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Unidad de Parasitología, Sector Micología, Hospital J. M. Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Biotecnología, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Instituto de Nanobiotecnología (NANOBIOTEC), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV), CONICET, FCEFyN, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Center of Expertise in Mycology of Radboud, University Medical Center/Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Natural & Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Omán
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guiyang Medical University, Guiyang, PR China
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- Center of Expertise in Mycology of Radboud, University Medical Center/Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, PR China.,Department of Medical Microbiology, People's Hospital of Suzhou, National New & Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Suzhou, PR China
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Suzuki R, Kiniwa Y, Shirai T, Takazawa Y, Natori T, Mochizuki T, Okuyama R. Successful treatment of cutaneous infection due to Purpureocillium lilacinum using voriconazole. J Dermatol 2020; 47:e342-e343. [PMID: 32548913 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Rika Suzuki
- Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kanazawa Medical University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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Accetta J, Powell E, Boh E, Bull L, Kadi A, Luk A. Isavuconazonium for the treatment of Purpureocillium lilacinum infection in a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum. Med Mycol Case Rep 2020; 29:18-21. [PMID: 32547913 PMCID: PMC7286926 DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2020.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpureocillium lilacinum is a rare but emerging pathogen in immunocompromised patients that primarily infects the skin and subcutaneous tissue. We present a novel case of Purpureocillium lilacinum infection in a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum who was successfully treated with isavuconazonium, followed by a literature review of 13 total cases of infection with Purpureocillium lilacinum gathered from a review of the PubMed database. Previous reports have utilized voriconazole, an antifungal with significant toxic side effects. Our case highlights the importance of culture and biopsy in patients with pyoderma gangrenosum who are unresponsive to standard treatment irrespective of pathergy risk.
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- Julia Accetta
- Tulane University, Department of Medicine, 1415 Tulane Avenue, 70112, New Orleans, United States
- Corresponding author.
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- Tulane University, Department of Dermatology, 1415 Tulane Avenue, 70112, New Orleans, United States
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- Tulane University, Department of Dermatology, 1415 Tulane Avenue, 70112, New Orleans, United States
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- Tulane University, Department of Pathology, 1415 Tulane Avenue, 70112, New Orleans, United States
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- Tulane University, Department of Pathology, 1415 Tulane Avenue, 70112, New Orleans, United States
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- Tulane University, Department of Medicine, 1415 Tulane Avenue, 70112, New Orleans, United States
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Haarith D, Bushley KE, Chen S. Fungal communities associated with Heterodera glycines and their potential in biological control: a current update. J Nematol 2020; 52:1-17. [PMID: 32180383 PMCID: PMC7266048 DOI: 10.21307/jofnem-2020-022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the most important pest on soybean, a major crop worldwide. The SCN is considered both parasitic and pathogenic as it derives nutrition from the host and manipulates host physiology to do so. Currently, there are no commercially available chemicals that are specific, environmentally safe and cost effective to control SCN levels. Crop rotation, use of host resistance and other cultural practices remain the main management strategies. The need for bioprospecting other methods of controlling SCN is paramount, and fungi show promise in that respect. Several studies have evaluated fungi and fungal products as biocontrol options against plant-parasitic nematodes. This review discusses fungal genera isolated from the SCN with potential for use as biocontrol agents and the effects of their secondary metabolites on various stages of SCN development. The review also summarizes efforts to control SCN using soil amendments that could potentially impact fungal communities in the soil. The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the most important pest on soybean, a major crop worldwide. The SCN is considered both parasitic and pathogenic as it derives nutrition from the host and manipulates host physiology to do so. Currently, there are no commercially available chemicals that are specific, environmentally safe and cost effective to control SCN levels. Crop rotation, use of host resistance and other cultural practices remain the main management strategies. The need for bioprospecting other methods of controlling SCN is paramount, and fungi show promise in that respect. Several studies have evaluated fungi and fungal products as biocontrol options against plant-parasitic nematodes. This review discusses fungal genera isolated from the SCN with potential for use as biocontrol agents and the effects of their secondary metabolites on various stages of SCN development. The review also summarizes efforts to control SCN using soil amendments that could potentially impact fungal communities in the soil.
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- Deepak Haarith
- Department of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
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- Department of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
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Moreira DC, Oliveira MME, Borba CM. Human Pathogenic Paecilomyces from Food. Microorganisms 2018; 6:microorganisms6030064. [PMID: 29976858 PMCID: PMC6164242 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms6030064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Paecilomyces spp. and Byssochlamys spp. are heat-resistant fungi important to industry because they can cause food and beverage spoilage, incurring economic loss. The consequences of food or beverage fungal colonization is the loss of nutritional value, structure and taste, and the possibility of producing toxic secondary metabolites that may result in medical problems. Furthermore, these fungi can infect animals and humans and it is unknown if contaminated foods may be fomites. P. variotii is the principal agent of food spoilage or contamination and it is most frequently associated with human hyalohyphomycosis with clinical manifestations including peritonitis, cutaneous and disseminated infections, among others. Byssochlamys spp. had not been identified as a cause of systemic infection until the case of a dog with a fungal infection, after immunosuppressive therapy. P. variotii has clinical importance because it causes severe infection in immunosuppressed patients and also because the number of immunocompetent infected patients is increasing. This review draws attention to the ability of these species to grow at high temperatures, to colonize food products, and to cause human disease.
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- Danielly C Moreira
- Laboratory of Taxonomy, Biochemistry and Bioprospecting of Fungi, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Av. Brasil, 4365, 21045-900 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Mycology, Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Av. Brasil, 4365, 21045-900 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Taxonomy, Biochemistry and Bioprospecting of Fungi, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Av. Brasil, 4365, 21045-900 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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