Prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis among pregnant women in the Ho municipality, Ghana: species identification and antifungal susceptibility of Candida isolates
Background Candida is the leading cause of vaginitis, and 75% of women have at least one
episode of infection in their lives, with pregnancy being a predisposing factor. If left …
episode of infection in their lives, with pregnancy being a predisposing factor. If left …
Distribution of Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida species isolated in different clinical samples and their in vitro antifungal suscetibity profile in Ethiopia
E Seyoum, A Bitew, A Mihret - BMC infectious diseases, 2020 - Springer
Background The spectrum of yeasts and their antifungal susceptibility profile are poorly
known and treatment of fungal disease has remained empirical. The aim of this study is to …
known and treatment of fungal disease has remained empirical. The aim of this study is to …
Communities of culturable yeasts and yeast-like fungi in oligotrophic hypersaline coastal waters of the Arabian Gulf surrounding Qatar
This report is the first investigation of yeast biodiversity from the oligotrophic hypersaline
coastal waters of the Arabian Gulf surrounding Qatar. Yeasts and yeast-like fungi, were …
coastal waters of the Arabian Gulf surrounding Qatar. Yeasts and yeast-like fungi, were …
Aquatic yeasts: diversity, characteristics and potential health implications
There has been a rising interest in the levels, diversity and potential impacts of yeasts in
aquatic environments. Some of the species isolated from such niches are known pathogens …
aquatic environments. Some of the species isolated from such niches are known pathogens …
Speciation and antifungal susceptibility of Candida isolates from diabetic foot ulcer patients in a tertiary hospital in Kenya
Introduction: diabetic foot ulcer is the leading cause of hospital admissions, lower limb
amputation and death among diabetic patients. Little information is available on fungal …
amputation and death among diabetic patients. Little information is available on fungal …
Comparison between MALDI-TOF MS and MicroScan in the identification of emerging and multidrug resistant yeasts in a fourth-level hospital in Bogotá, Colombia
Background The introduction of MALDI-TOF MS in the clinical microbiology laboratory has
modified the approaches for the identification of fungi. Thanks to this tool, it is possible to …
modified the approaches for the identification of fungi. Thanks to this tool, it is possible to …
Invasive candidiasis in Africa, what is the current picture?
CA Okoye, E Nweze, C Ibe - Pathogens and Disease, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Invasive candidiasis is a serious, progressive, and potentially deadly infection that can affect
the brain, heart, bones, eyes, and other parts of the body. It is associated with risk factors …
the brain, heart, bones, eyes, and other parts of the body. It is associated with risk factors …
Clinical and laboratory features of patients with Candida auris cultures, compared to other Candida, at a South African Hospital
A Parak, SL Stacey, V Chibabhai - The Journal of Infection in Develo** …, 2022 - jidc.org
Abstract Introduction: Multidrug resistant Candida auris is an emerging threat worldwide. It
has been identified in Africa, however, there is minimal data available comparing C. auris to …
has been identified in Africa, however, there is minimal data available comparing C. auris to …
Tryptophan End-Tagging Confers Antifungal Activity on a Tick-Derived Peptide by Triggering Reactive Oxygen Species Production
WHO has identified several Candida species including Candida albicans as critical priority
fungal pathogens due to greater infection prevalence and formation of recalcitrant biofilms …
fungal pathogens due to greater infection prevalence and formation of recalcitrant biofilms …
Antimicrobial activity of selected plants against fungal species isolated from South African AIDS patients and their antigonococcal activity
Background Sexually transmitted infections continue to be a major health concern in sub-
Saharan Africa where antimicrobial drugs are becoming ineffective due to increasing …
Saharan Africa where antimicrobial drugs are becoming ineffective due to increasing …