The Role of Human IL-17 Immunity in Fungal Disease

Abstract Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is the cause of the fungal disease chytridiomycosis, a potentially lethal skin disease of amphibians. Asymptomatically infected amphibians may pose a risk for environmental pathogen pollution. This study therefore assessed the role of healthy, captive amphibians as a reservoir of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. Samples were collected from captive amphibians in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France (559 from anurans, 330 from urodelans and 4 from gymnophians) from private owners, zoos, and laboratories. In addition to which, 78 anurans from 19 living collections were sampled during a pet fair in the Netherlands. Nearly 3% of the captive amphibians were infected by B. dendrobatidis, and 13.6% of the collections yielded at least one positive result. At the fair, 7 out of 78 anurans, representing 2 collections were positive. None of the animals that tested positive showed any obvious health problems at the time of sampling. Our results demonstrate the potential of the amphibian pet trade as a vehicle for the spread of B. dendrobatidis.

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Invasive Fungal Disease in Adults Undergoing Remission-Induction Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia: The Pathogenetic Role of the Antileukemic Regimen

Clinical Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/clinids/21.2.361 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 361-369 ◽

Cited By ~ 116

Author(s):

E. J. Bow ◽

R. Loewen ◽

M. S. Cheang ◽

B. Schacter

Keyword(s):

Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽

Induction Therapy ◽

Myeloid Leukemia ◽

Invasive Fungal Disease ◽

Fungal Disease ◽

Remission Induction ◽

Pathogenetic Role ◽

Acute Myeloid

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The role of liposomal amphotericin B in the treatment of invasive fungal disease in patients with haematologic neoplasms

Zakażenia XXI wieku ◽

10.31350/zakazenia/2019/1/z2019001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 (1) ◽

pp. 7-13

Author(s):

Anna Czyż ◽

Patrycja Mensah-Glanowska

Keyword(s):

Amphotericin B ◽

Liposomal Amphotericin ◽

Invasive Fungal Disease ◽

Fungal Disease ◽

Liposomal Amphotericin B ◽

Haematologic Neoplasms

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Copper Based Nanomaterials Suppress Root Fungal Disease in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus): Role of Particle Morphology, Composition and Dissolution Behavior

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering ◽

10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b03379 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 14847-14856 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Jaya Borgatta ◽

Chuanxin Ma ◽

Natalie Hudson-Smith ◽

Wade Elmer ◽

Cristian David Plaza Pérez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Citrullus Lanatus ◽

Particle Morphology ◽

Fungal Disease ◽

Dissolution Behavior

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New Approaches to Candida and Oral Mycotic Infections

Advances in Dental Research ◽

10.1177/0022034511400912 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 152-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

M. McCullough ◽

L.L. Patton ◽

M. Coogan ◽

P.L. Fidel ◽

M. Komesu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hiv Transmission ◽

Disease Process ◽

Fungal Disease ◽

Poor Countries ◽

Mucosal Disease ◽

Oral Candidosis ◽

Oral Biofilms ◽

Neonatal Nutrition ◽

Topical Medications

This workshop reviewed aspects of the following: oral fungal disease in HIV-infected patients and the predictive value of oral mucosal disease in HIV progression; the role of the oral biofilms in mucosal disease; microbial virulence factors and the pseudomembranous oral mucosal disease process; the role that oral mucosal disease may have in HIV transmission; and the available topical antifungal treatment. This article summarizes the ensuing discussions and raises pertinent problems and potential research directions associated with oral fungal disease in HIV-infected patients, including the frequency of oral candidosis, the role of the intraoral biofilm in the development of oral mucosal disease, and host-pathogen interactions, as well as the development of the fetal oral mucosa, neonatal nutrition, and the role of oral candidosis in this setting. Finally, discussions are summarized on the use of inexpensive effective antifungal mouthwashes in resource-poor countries, the potential stigmata that may be associated with their use, as well as novel topical medications that may have clinical applicability in managing oral candidal infections in HIV-infected patients.

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