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Showing 1 to 20 of 62 for “"mycoses"”.
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Perfil epidemiológico das micoses superficiais causadas por leveduras do gênero Candida em laboratório de João Pessoa-PB
… profiles indicate that superficial mycoses are among the most common human diseases. It is believed that affect 20% to 25% of the world pop ulation, affecting the execution daily tasks and sporting activities undertaken by affected patients. The Candida yeasts have a great importance …
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Examining How Non-Antifungal Medications Impact Host-Fungal Interactions
… mucosal membranes or destructive subcutaneous mycoses. One of the most common IFIs is invasive candidiasis, mostly commonly caused by Candida albicans infections, with mortality rates of approximately 30%. In addition, the population of susceptible individuals and the incidences of both mucosal …
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Antifungals of acromyrmex, allomerus, and tetraponera ant- and cultivarassociated bacteria
… for responding to the rising prevalence of human mycoses and for solving problems with adverse side-effects in currently used antifungal drugs. Host-symbiont systems may represent a source of bacterial species that, due to their co-evolved association with hosts, have evolved antifungals differing …
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Furfural and the Treatment of Experimental Histoplasmosis
… of the most widely distributed of the systemic mycoses (9). These tests revealed endemic areas in the United States where the incidence ranges from 70 to 90 percent in the Mississippi valley west of the Appalachian foothills to 0 to 10 percent elsewhere (see chart 1). Consolation is gained from …
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The use of glutathione in canine itraconazole-associated hepatotoxicity
… treating a variety of superficial and systemic mycoses in veterinary species. Their activity is attributable to inhibition of fungal ergosterol by targeting cytochrome P450-dependent sterol 14α-demethylase. The most commonly used azoles in small animal veterinary medicine are itraconazole (ITZ), …
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Efficacy of triclosan soap against superficial dermatomycoses and scabies : a placebo-controlled study among 228 primary school children in Kilombero district, Mororgoro region, Tanzania
… of Triclosan against selected superficial dermatomycoses and scabies. The overall effect of regular soap use was also evaluated. Methods: 820 Tanzanian primary school children were examined for the presence of skin disorders. The clinical presentation of the dermatoses was documented. Samples of …
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The regulation of the CAMP signalling pathway in the human pathogenic fungus, Paracoccidioides brasiliensis
… which is one of the most prevalent systemic mycoses in Latin Amercia (Borges-Walmsley et al., 2002). P. brasiliensis is a thermally dimorphic fungus which undergoes morphological changes from a mycelial form at 26°C (environment) to a pathogenic yeast form at 37°C (human body) after …
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The Impact of Candida albicans Glycogen on Fitness, Virulence and Host Response
… a leading cause of both invasive and superficial mycoses. C. albicans can cause oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) and disseminated candidiasis when normal host immunity is disturbed, while also causing vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in healthy women. Adaptation to different host niches requires …
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Effect of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) on Diadegma semiclausum (Hellen) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae)
… parasitoid development stages. Larger number of mycoses was observed in P. xylostella larvae from one day and three days after parasitization (eggs and early larval stages of parasitoid) than six days after parasitisation (late larval stage of parasitoid). In field cage experiments conducted …
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Lethatlity of and Elicitation of Protective Antibody by Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATTC 17803
<p>The LD<sub>50</sub> of Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATCC 17803 for 13- to 18-g male mice, strain ICR, as determined by the 50% endpoint method, was found to be an estimated 7 x 10<sup>7 </sup>CFU, when administered intraperitoneally in 0.5 ml of 24-h broth culture, O. D. 0.5 at 650 nm, diluted to …
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Evaluation Of Immunogenicity Of Transgenic Chloroplast Derived Protect
Anthrax, a fatal bacterial infection is caused by Bacillus anthracis, a gram-positive, spore forming, capsulated, rod shaped organism. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists anthrax as Category A biological agent due to its severity of impact on human health, high mortality rate, acuteness of the …
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The effect of antibiotics on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm production
<p>Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become an increasing burden worldwide. A highly resistant species is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nosocomial pathogen that produces a biofilm that enhances its resistance. This project examined the possibility of using bacteriocin, an internal protective toxin …
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Effect of Electrostatic Spraying of Food-Grade Organic and Inorganic Acids, and Grape Seed Extract on Salmonella Typhimurium and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Spinach and Iceberg Lettuce
<p>The safety of fresh produce is often challenged by the sporadic incidences of outbreaks owing to Salmonella Typhimurium (<em>S</em>.T.) and <em>Escherichia coli </em>O157:H7 (<em>E.c.</em>). Washing and current disinfection strategies do not completely decontaminate leafy greens such as spinach …
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Phenotypic, Physiological and Growth Interactions among Salmonella Serovars
<p>This thesis consists of four research parts: a literature review that covers <em>Salmonella</em> spp., one of the more prominent foodborne pathogens that represents a major risk to humans <strong>(chapter 1)</strong>. Understanding the growth of <em>Salmonella</em> serovars and strains is an …
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SURVEY OF Rickettsia spp. IN TICKS IN NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, TEXAS
<p><em>Rickettsia parkeri </em>is an obligate intracellular pathogenic bacterium that is commonly transmitted by the Gulf Coast tick, <em>Amblyomma maculatum</em>. <em>Rickettsia parkeri</em> is the causative agent of <em>Rickettsia parkeri </em>rickettsiosis, which is a disease characterized by …
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Aplikace přírodních antimykotik do hygienických gelů
Předložená bakalářská práce byla zaměřena na přípravu a charakterizaci gelů s obsahem přírodní složky vykazující antimykotický účinek. Součástí této práce bylo zpracování rešerše, která byla zaměřena na popis povrchových a systémových mykotických onemocnění, antimykotických léčiv a rostlinných …
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Investigation of Novel Virulence Mechanisms In Candida Albicans
<p><em>Candida albicans </em>is the most important fungal species associated with humans. Normally present in the human microbiome as a commensal colonizer, <em>C. albicans </em>is also the fourth most prevalent organism isolated from bloodstream infections in hospitals. Disseminated infections …
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Interactions of Francisella Tularensis With Components of the Host Fibrinolytic System
<p><em>Francisella tularensis</em> (FT) is a Gram-negative coccobacillus and causative agent of a life-threatening disease commonly referred to as tularemia. Due to the highly infectious nature of the organism, its previous development as a biowarfare agent and its potential use in acts of …
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A Larval Zebrafish (Danio Rerio) Model of Adherent-Invasive Escherichia Coli Infections
<p>Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a broad term for chronic intestinal disorders that severely impact patient morbidity and quality of life. The global prevalence of IBD is rising, with over one million patients affected in the US alone. …
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MOLECULAR SUBTYPING OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATES FROM THE U.P. COMMUNITY FOR THE PRESENCE OF TOXIN-ENCODING GENES
<p><em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> is the most common cause of human bacterial infections; however, humans can also be asymptomatically colonized with <em>S. aureus</em>. Asymptomatic carriers can potentially spread <em>S. aureus</em> infection to others. These infections can range from mild to …
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