Yeast microbiota of natural cavities of manatees (Trichechus inunguis and Trichechus manatus) in Brazil and its relevance for animal health and management in captivity

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (10) ◽  
pp. 763-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Júlio Costa Sidrim ◽  
Vitor Luz Carvalho ◽  
Débora de Souza Collares Maia Castelo-Branco ◽  
Raimunda Sâmia Nogueira Brilhante ◽  
Tereza de Jesus Pinheiro Gomes Bandeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Health ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Candida Guilliermondii ◽  
Cryptococcus Laurentii ◽  
Trichechus Manatus ◽  
Sabouraud Agar ◽  
Candida Metapsilosis ◽  
Candida Famata ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Candida Orthopsilosis

The aim of this study was to characterize the yeast microbiota of natural cavities of manatees kept in captivity in Brazil. Sterile swabs from the oral cavity, nostrils, genital opening, and rectum of 50 Trichechus inunguis and 26 Trichechus manatus were collected. The samples were plated on Sabouraud agar with chloramphenicol and incubated at 25 °C for 5 days. The yeasts isolated were phenotypically identified by biochemical and micromorphological tests. Overall, 141 strains were isolated, of which 112 were from T. inunguis (Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto, Candida orthopsilosis, Candida metapsilosis, Candida guilliermondii, Candida pelliculosa, Candida tropicalis, Candida glabrata, Candida famata, Candida krusei, Candida norvegensis, Candida ciferri, Trichosporon sp., Rhodotorula sp., Cryptococcus laurentii) and 29 were from T. manatus (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. famata, C. guilliermondii, C. krusei, Rhodotorula sp., Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, Rhodotorula minuta, Trichosporon sp.). This was the first systematic study to investigate the importance of yeasts as components of the microbiota of sirenians, demonstrating the presence of potentially pathogenic species, which highlights the importance of maintaining adequate artificial conditions for the health of captive manatees.

scholarly journals A case series of medically managed Candida parapsilosis complex prosthetic valve endocarditis

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Penghao Guo ◽  
Yuting He ◽  
Rui Fan ◽  
Zhongwen Wu ◽  
Yili Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prosthetic Valve ◽  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Maldi Tof Ms ◽  
Maldi Tof ◽  
Candida Metapsilosis ◽  
Candida Orthopsilosis ◽  
Tof Ms

Abstract Background In recent years, Candida parapsilosis is recognized as a species complex and is composed of Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto, Candida orthopsilosis and Candida metapsilosis. Candida parapsilosis complex prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is rare and the survival rate is still low despite of optimal therapeutic strategies. In our report, it is novel to report cases as Candida parapsilosis complex PVE at species and identify Candida parapsilosis using MALDI-TOF MS. Case presentation A series of 4 cases of Candida parapsilosis complex PVE from our institution was reported. Three were infected by Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto and one was infected by Candida metapsilosis. The condition of two cases got better and the other died. Conclusions More attention should be paid to Candida parapsilosis complex PVE and early diagnosis and prompt antibiotic therapy may play a role in the treatment for Candida parapsilosis complex PVE. It is recommended to identify Candida parapsilosis complex at species level and MALDI-TOF MS as an easy, fast and efficient identification method is worth promoting in clinical microbiology

scholarly journals A case series of medically managed Candida Parapsilosis complex prosthetic valve endocarditis and literature review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penghao Guo ◽  
Yuting He ◽  
Rui Fan ◽  
Zhongwen Wu ◽  
Yili Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prosthetic Valve ◽  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Candida Metapsilosis ◽  
Candida Parapsilosis Complex ◽  
Candida Orthopsilosis

Abstract Background: In recent years, Candida parapsilosis is recognized as a species complex and is composed of Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto, Candida orthopsilosis and Candida metapsilosis and Candida Parapsilosis complex prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is rare and the survival rate is still low despite of optimal therapeutic strategies. Our paper is the first to report cases as Candida Parapsilosis complex PVE. Case presentation: A series of 4 cases of Candida Parapsilosis complex PVE from our institution was reported. Three were infected by Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto and one was infected by Candida metapsilosis. The condition of two cases got better and the other died. Conclusions: More attention should be paid to Candida Parapsilosis complex PVE and early diagnosis and prompt antibiotic therapy may play a role in the treatment for Candida Parapsilosis complex PVE

scholarly journals Prevalence, distribution and antifungal susceptibility profiles of Candida parapsilosis, Candida orthopsilosis and Candida metapsilosis bloodstream isolates

2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 1003-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Xavier Bonfietti ◽  
Marilena dos Anjos Martins ◽  
Maria Walderez Szeszs ◽  
Sandra Brasil Stolf Pukiskas ◽  
Sonia Ueda Purisco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Antifungal Susceptibility ◽  
Candida Metapsilosis ◽  
Candida Orthopsilosis ◽  
Susceptibility Profiles

scholarly journals Possibilities and limits for using the gut microbiome to improve captive animal health

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Diaz ◽  
Aspen T. Reese
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiome ◽  
Host Species ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Host Health ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Outstanding Question ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Captive Animal

AbstractBecause of its potential to modulate host health, the gut microbiome of captive animals has become an increasingly important area of research. In this paper, we review the current literature comparing the gut microbiomes of wild and captive animals, as well as experiments tracking the microbiome when animals are moved between wild and captive environments. As a whole, these studies report highly idiosyncratic results with significant differences in the effect of captivity on the gut microbiome between host species. While a few studies have analyzed the functional capacity of captive microbiomes, there has been little research directly addressing the health consequences of captive microbiomes. Therefore, the current body of literature cannot broadly answer what costs, if any, arise from having a captive microbiome in captivity. Addressing this outstanding question will be critical to determining whether it is worth pursuing microbial manipulations as a conservation tool. To stimulate the next wave of research which can tie the captive microbiome to functional and health impacts, we outline a wide range of tools that can be used to manipulate the microbiome in captivity and suggest a variety of methods for measuring the impact of such manipulation preceding therapeutic use. Altogether, we caution researchers against generalizing results between host species given the variability in gut community responses to captivity and highlight the need to understand what role the gut microbiome plays in captive animal health before putting microbiome manipulations broadly into practice.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Susceptibility Profile of Candida metapsilosis and Candida orthopsilosis: Results from Population-Based Surveillance of Candidemia in Spain

2008 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 1506-1509 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gomez-Lopez ◽  
A. Alastruey-Izquierdo ◽  
D. Rodriguez ◽  
B. Almirante ◽  
A. Pahissa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Candida Metapsilosis ◽  
Candida Orthopsilosis ◽  
Susceptibility Profiles

ABSTRACT We describe the prevalences and susceptibility profiles of two recently described species, Candida metapsilosis and Candida orthopsilosis, related to Candida parapsilosis in candidemia. The prevalences of these species (1.7% for C. metapsilosis and 1.4% for C. orthopsilosis) are significant. Differences observed in their susceptibility profiles could have therapeutic importance.

LEVEDURAS EM CASOS DE MASTITE BOVINA SUBCLÍNICA NO SUL DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 803-807
Author(s):  
Pedro Rassier dos Santos ◽  
Carolina Lambrecht Gonçalves ◽  
Giniani Carla Dors ◽  
Helenice De Lima Gonzalez ◽  
Patrícia Da Silva Nascente
Keyword(s):  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Cryptococcus Laurentii ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
California Mastitis Test ◽  
Candida Famata ◽  
Vitek 2

Alguns alimentos como o leite tem um importante papel na dieta humana, pois fornece uma série de nutrientes essenciais. A contaminação do leite por micro-organismos indesejáveis, como os fungos, pode causar alterações físico-químicas no mesmo, limitando sua durabilidade e de seus derivados, além de determinar problemas econômicos e de saúde pública. As leveduras são os agentes fúngicos mais frequentemente relacionados às infecções da glândula mamária em bovinos de leite. Para realização deste trabalho, foram coletadas 640 amostras de leite, oriundas dos quartos mamários de vacas em lactação que apresentaram resultado positivos ao Califórnia Mastitis Test (CMT). Previamente foi realizada a desinfecção do teto com algodão embebido em álcool 70ºGL e posteriormente retirou-se as amostras de aproximadamente 10 mL de leite que foram encaminhadas para o Laboratório de Micologia, no Instituto de Biologia da UFPel, semeadas em placas de Petri contendo Ágar Sabouraud Dextrose adicionado de Cloranfenicol e armazenadas na estufa por 7 dias a 36 °C. Nas amostras em que houve crescimento leveduriforme, fez-se a identificação através do Sistema Vitek 2. Foram identificados: Cryptococcus laurentii, Candida famata e Candida parapsilosis.

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