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Piecuch A, Cal M, Ogórek R. Adhesion and biofilm formation by two clinical isolates of Trichosporon Cutaneum in various environmental conditions. Braz J Microbiol 2024; 55:1793-1800. [PMID: 38625517 PMCID: PMC11153463 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-024-01321-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Trichosporon spp. is an emerging opportunistic pathogen and a common cause of both superficial and invasive infections. Although Trichosporon asahii is the most frequently isolated species, Trichosporon cutaneum is also widely observed, as it is the predominant agent in cases of white Piedra and onychomycosis. Trichosporon spp. is a known to produce biofilms, which serve as one of its virulence mechanisms, however, there is limited data available on biofilms formed by T. cutaneum. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the adhesion and biofilm formation of two clinical isolates of T. cutaneum under various environmental conditions (including temperature, nutrient availability, and carbon source), as well as their tolerance to fluconazole. Adhesion was tested on common abiotic substrates (such as silicone, glass, and stainless steel), revealing that T. cutaneum readily adhered to all surfaces tested. CV staining was applied for the evaluation of the environment influence on biofilm efficiency and it was proved that the nutrient availability has a major impact. Additionaly, fluorescent staining was employed to visualize the morphology of T. cutaneum biofilm and its survival in the presence of fluconazole. Hyphae production was shown to play a role in elevated biofilm production in minimal medium and increased tolerance to fluconazole.
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- Agata Piecuch
- Department of Mycology and Genetics, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego Str 63/77, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Mycology and Genetics, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego Str 63/77, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Mycology and Genetics, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego Str 63/77, Wrocław, Poland
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Yu M, Li Y, Ji J, Lei Y, Sun Y. Gut yeast diversity of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under different dietary conditions. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1287083. [PMID: 38756734 PMCID: PMC11098133 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1287083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Yeast is one of the important symbiotic flora in the insect gut. However, little is known about the gut yeast in Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under various dietary conditions. The composition and function of the intestinal yeast community also remain unclear. In this research, we explored the composition of yeast microorganisms in H. armigera larvae under different feeding environments, including apple, pear, tomato, artificial diet (laboratory feeding), Urtica fissa, Helianthus annuus, and Zinnia elegans (wild environment) using high-throughput sequencing. Results showed that a total of 43 yeast OTU readings were obtained, comprising 33 yeast genera and 42 yeast species. The yeast genera with a total content of more than 5% were Hanseniaspora (36.27%), Moesziomyces (21.47%), Trichosporon (16.20%), Wickerhamomyces (12.96%) and Pichia (6.38%). Hanseniaspora was predominant when fed indoors with fruits, whereas Moesziomyces was only detected in the wild group (Urtica fissa, Helianthus annuus, Zinnia elegans) and the artificial diet group. After transferring the larvae from artificial diet to apple, pear and tomato, the composition of intestinal yeast community changed, mainly reflected in the increased relative abundance of Hanseniaspora and the decreased abundance of Trichosporon. Simultaneously, the results of α diversity index indicated that the intestinal yeast microbial diversity of H. armigera fed on wild plants was higher than that of indoor artificial feeding. PCoA and PERMANOVA analysis concluded that there were significant differences in the gut yeast composition of H. armigera larvae on different diets. Our results confirmed that gut yeast communities of H. armigera can be influenced by host diets and may play an important role in host adaptation.
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- Man Yu
- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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Boudriiya T, Zouaoui I, Lachkar S, El Mamoune M, Aoufi S. A Rare Case of a Retroperitoneal Abscess Due to Trichosporon spp. in an Immunocompetent Patient. Cureus 2024; 16:e55656. [PMID: 38586770 PMCID: PMC10997153 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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This report discusses a rare case of retroperitoneal infection caused by Trichosporon spp. in a 68-year-old immunocompetent woman following a nephrectomy. Trichosporon spp. was identified through meticulous mycological examination. This case challenges the typical association of Trichosporon infections with immunocompromised patients, emphasizing its potential pathogenicity in immunocompetent individuals. The importance of accurate identification, especially in postoperative infections and broad-spectrum antibiotic contexts, is highlighted, emphasizing the need for a thorough diagnostic approach in such cases.
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- Tamer Boudriiya
- Central Laboratory of Parasitology and Mycology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Central Laboratory of Parasitology and Mycology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Central Laboratory of Parasitology and Mycology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Central Laboratory of Parasitology and Mycology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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Peixoto-Rodrigues MC, da Costa GL, Pinto TN, Adesse D, Oliveira MME, Hauser-Davis RA. A novel report on the emerging and zoonotic neurotropic fungus Trichosporon japonicum in the brain tissue of the endangered Brazilian guitarfish (Pseudobatos horkelii) off the southeastern coast of Brazil. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:367. [PMID: 38017412 PMCID: PMC10685615 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-03128-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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Yeast infections have gained significant attention in the field of marine biology in recent years. Among the broad diversity of marine organisms affected by these infections, elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) have emerged as highly susceptible, due to climate change effects, such as increasing water temperatures and pollution, which can alter the composition and abundance of fungal communities. Additionally, injuries, or compromised immune systems resulting from pollution or disease may increase the likelihood of fungal infections in elasmobranchs. Studies are, however, still lacking for this taxonomic group. In this context, this study aimed to screen yeast species in cell cultures obtained from the brain of artisanally captured Pseudobatos horkelii, a cartilaginous fish that, although endangered, is highly captured and consumed worldwide. Fungi were isolated during an attempt to establish primary cultures of elasmobranch neural cells. Culture flasks were swabbed and investigated using morphological, phenotypic, and molecular techniques. Two isolates of the emerging opportunistic pathogen Trichosporon japonicum were identified, with high scores (1.80 and 1.85, respectively) by the MALDI-ToF technique. This is the first report of the basidiomycetous yeast T. japonicum in Pseudobatos horkelii in Brazil. This finding highlights the need for further research to determine the potential impact on elasmobranch health, ecology, as well as on commercial fisheries.
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- Maria Carolina Peixoto-Rodrigues
- Laboratório de Avaliação e Promoção da Saúde Ambiental, IInstituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Laboratório de Biologia Estrutural, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Taxonomia, Bioquímica e Bioprospecção de Fungos, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Taxonomia, Bioquímica e Bioprospecção de Fungos, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Estrutural, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Laboratório de Avaliação e Promoção da Saúde Ambiental, IInstituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Navarro ML, Nieto M, Perez-Martínez A. The need for evolution in the management of febrile neutropenia in pediatric cancer: TRIIO KIDS update. Clin Transl Oncol 2023; 25:633-642. [PMID: 36244052 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-02971-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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New treatments have increased the life expectancy of pediatric patients diagnosed with malignant hematological diseases, often at the cost of protracting their immunocompromised state in the form of prolonged neutropenia. This neutropenic state favors the development of bacterial and fungal infections. Moreover, recent years have seen a series of changes in the epidemiology of fungal and Clostridium infections. These changes necessitate adaptations to the management of pediatric patients with febrile neutropenia, who are at risk of further increases in already high rates of morbidity and mortality. This article discusses the current bases for the management of febrile neutropenia and associated emerging fungal infections, as well as the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile in pediatric patients diagnosed with malignant hematological diseases.
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- Maria Luisa Navarro
- Department of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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Nualmalang R, Thanomsridetchai N, Teethaisong Y, Sukphopetch P, Tangwattanachuleeporn M. Identification of Pathogenic and Opportunistic Yeasts in Pigeon Excreta by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry and Their Prevalence in Chon Buri Province, Thailand. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3191. [PMID: 36833884 PMCID: PMC9967633 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Pigeon excreta can cause environmental and public health issues, particularly in urban and public areas. They are reservoirs of several human pathogens including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Epidemiological data of pathogenic and opportunistic yeasts in pigeon droppings in Chon Buri, one of the most reputable tourist cities of Thailand, are scarce. The present study aimed to identify yeasts in pigeon droppings by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and to study their prevalence in Chon Buri, Thailand. A total of 200 pigeon fecal samples were collected randomly from all 11 districts of Chon Buri. A sum of 393 yeast-like colonies were isolated on Sabourand's dextrose agar and CHROMagar media. These isolates were further confirmed for their species by MALDI-TOF MS. Twenty-four yeast species belonging to 11 different genera were identified in pigeon fecal samples. Candida spp., predominantly C. krusei (14.32%), were the most prevalent yeast species. Other yeast species, including C. glabrata (12.73%), C. metapsilosis (11.93%), Lodderomyces elongisporus (10.87%), C. tropicalis (7.16%), C. albicans (5.83%), and Cryptococcus neoformans (4.77%) were identified. This study provides valuable epidemiological data and diversity of yeasts in pigeon droppings in Chon Buri, Thailand, and also supports the use of MALDI-TOF MS for yeast identification and epidemiological surveillance.
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- Rungnapa Nualmalang
- Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Research Unit for Sensor Innovation (RUSI), Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Research Unit for Sensor Innovation (RUSI), Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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Lo C, Kang CL, Sun PL, Yu PH, Li WT. Disseminated Fungal Infection and Fungemia Caused by Trichosporon asahii in a Captive Plumed Basilisk ( Basiliscus plumifrons). J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:jof7121003. [PMID: 34946986 PMCID: PMC8707992 DOI: 10.3390/jof7121003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Trichosporon spp. are heavily arthroconidiating fungi and widely distributed in nature. Due to the similar fungal morphology, confusion among Trichosporon spp., Geotrichum spp., and Nannizziopsis spp. in reptiles is apparent and cannot be overlooked. Although few reptile Trichosporon isolates have been examined using the newer speciation criteria, the information on Trichosporon asahii in reptiles is still scarce. In the present study, we report the case of disseminated fungal infection and fungemia caused by T. asahii in a captive plumed basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons). Multiple 0.2-0.5 cm, irregularly shaped, ulcerative nodules on the left hind foot were observed. The animal died due to the non-responsiveness to treatment. A microscopic evaluation revealed the fungal infection that primarily affected the left hind foot and right lung lobe with fungal embolisms in the lung and liver. The molecular identification of the fungal species by the DNA sequences of the ITS regions and D1/D2 gene from the fungal culture and ITS regions, from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) lung tissues, were completely matched to those of T. asahii. The current report describes the first confirmed case of disseminated fungal infection and fungemia caused by T. asahii in a captive plumed basilisk.
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- Chieh Lo
- Xpark (Taiwan Yokohama Hakkeijima Inc.), Taoyuan 32056, Taiwan; (C.L.); (C.-L.K.)
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- Xpark (Taiwan Yokohama Hakkeijima Inc.), Taoyuan 32056, Taiwan; (C.L.); (C.-L.K.)
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- Research Laboratory of Medical Mycology, Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan;
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Institute of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan;
- National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital, Taipei 10672, Taiwan
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- Pangolin International Biomedical Consultant Ltd., Keelung 20145, Taiwan
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