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Showing 1 to 20 of 53 for “"Fungal Infection"”.
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The innate response to fungal infection
In the healthy individual fungal infections are relatively benign, however in the rapidly increasing population of immunosuppressed patients fungal infections have become an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality. In the response to fungal pathogens, the innate immune system recognises a …
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Rapid tests for fungal infection in critical care
Invasive fungal infection, comprising invasive Candida infection and invasive Aspergillus infection present a diagnostic challenge in the critical care setting due to the poor accuracy and slow turnaround time associated with culture-based tests. While invasive Candida infection is a well-described …
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Onion (Allium cepa L.) seed aging and plant regeneration in vitro
Onion seeds had cracks, and fungal infection was found over and inside the hilum and seed cracks. During storage dehydration and fungal infection may lead to membrane damage. Aged seeds had a high electrolyte leakage and encountered hydration stress which reduced seed germination and seedling vigor.
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Riparian willow decline in Colorado: interactions of ungulate browsing, native birds and fungi
… [woodpeckers] and Cytospora chrysosperma fungal infection are interacting with these known stressors. My dissertation research investigates willow decline using a multifaceted approach and covers three main topics: 1. The biotic and climatic factors contributing to the willow decline; 2. …
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Pulmonary aspergillomata: an assessment of clinical outcome after surgical resection and of the most immune response to aspergillus infection at cellular level
… fungus Aspergil/us species, is a secondary fungal infection imposed on pre-existing pulmonary disease. It is commonly associated with haemoptysis, which may be life-threatening 8•9•12•17- 19 •30. Colonisation of pre-existing cavities due to previous infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis …
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The Role of Serum Ficolins in the Innate Immune Response to Aspergillus species.
… Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that is capable of causing the devastating disease invasive aspergillosis (IA) in immunocompromised patients following the inhalation of airborne conidia. IA is associated with a mortality rate of up to 90% and is notoriously …
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Urinary Excretion of (1-3)-Beta-D-Glucans.
… molecular patterns that circulate during infection and modulate immunity. Our laboratory has previously established the pharmacokinetics of intravenously and orally administered glucans; the present studies investigated the renal excretion of (1→3)-β-D-glucans following intravenous and …
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DEVELOPMENT OF PROTEIN-BASED ANTIFUNGALS
… the top ten pathogens in healthcare associated infections. Healthy individuals have an effective immune defence against invasive mycosis but a compromised immunity resulting from disease or particular treatments renders one vulnerable to opportunistic fungal infection from the once innocuous …
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Investigação da atividade antifúngica do alfa-pineno sobre cepas de Rhizopus oryzea.
Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection, with higher incidence in immunocompromised patients such as patients with cancer, those undergoing treatment with chemotherapy and cytotoxic drugs, steroids and other. This infection is caused mainly by fungi of genus Rhizopus spp. Mucor spp. and …
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Validation of a Pan-fungal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the detection and identification of medically important fungi in a diagnostic laboratory
The laboratory diagnosis of fungal infection is complicated, based on the microscopic detection, culture isolation, and detection of serological response. In recent years, there has been an increase in the utilization of molecular diagnostic techniques for the detection and accurate identification …
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LPS, A TLR-4 AGONIST AND VIPER A TLR-4 INHIBITOR UPREGULATE PHAGOCYTOSIS OF ZYMOSAN IN BV2 CELLS
… emerging new studies have suggested a fungal infection etiology to AD, specifically in relation to <em>Candida albicans (C.albicans)</em>. Thus, understanding the mechanism of fungal clearance in the CNS is of importance. The main pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) for …
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The neuroimmune response to cryptococcal infection
Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is a fatal fungal infection of the brain that is responsible for up to 20% of all AIDS-related deaths globally, 75% of which are from Sub-Saharan Africa. CM is characterised by debilitating neurological damage often resulting in death or serious longterm sequelae even …
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Delineating the Upc2A Regulon in Candida glabrata
… greatly limited the utility of the triazole antifungal, fluconazole, in the treatment of invasive fungal infection. The transcription factor Upc2 regulates the expression of sterol biosynthesis genes in yeast. Disrupting UPC2A in C. glabrata greatly increases its susceptibility to fluconazole …
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IDENTIFICATIN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGENICITY GENES IN FUSARIUM VIRGULIFORME, THE CAUSAL AGENET OF SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME (SDS) IN SOYBEAN
… diseases of soybean in the United States. Fungal infection results in root and crown rot as well as SDS typical foliar symptoms including chlorosis, necrosis and complete defoliation. The use of soybean cultivars tolerant to SDS is still the most effective way to overcome the disease. On …
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Occupational Health Hazard and Illnesses Awareness among Hairdresser and Nail Salon Worker’s: A Case of Kinondoni Municipality Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
… physical injuries, dermatitis 73.86 (n=195), fungal infection 61.36% (n=162), respiratory problems 54.17% (n=143) and infectious diseases 37.88% (100). Other occupational health illness reported by some of respondent includes, nail infection 25.76% (n=68), tuberculosis 21.21% (n=56), Ulcers …
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Stink bug-Fusarium interactions and mitigation of associated mycotoxin contamination of corn in the mid-Atlantic, U.S.
… the potential for stink bugs to facilitate fungal infection and mycotoxin contamination of corn grain. Thus, the objectives of this research were to: 1) assess the relationship between invasive brown marmorated stink bug (H. halys) feeding injuries and fumonisin contamination of field corn …
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Comparative structural analysis of cytochrome P450 family CYP51 in the genus Cryptococcus
… for treating cryptococcosis, a life-threatening fungal infection in immune-compromised patients in poor countries. Studies indicate that mutations in CYP51 confer fluconazole resistance on cryptococcal species. Despite the importance of CYP51 in these species, genome data mining, annotation and …
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Evaluating Restoration Potential of an Endangered Legume, Baptisia Arachnifera: Shade & Litter Effects on Early Life Stages
… of the species for weevil predation, fungus infection, and germination; information used to help prevent the species extinction. Seed pods of Baptisia arachnifera from six sites were examined for weevil predation and fungal infestation. Germination was examined under greenhouse conditions. …
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Ironing Out the Host-fungal Interaction in Airway Epithelial Cells
… interact with A. fumigatus. Although this host-fungal interaction is often asymptomatic for immunocompetent individuals, for immunocompromised persons, due to a weakened competence of the immune system, they have an increased likelihood of fungal infection. This dissertation aims to investigate …
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