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Home / Archives for Medical Mycology

Genotyping of Pneumocystis jirovecii in colonized patients with various pulmonary diseases

  • Authors: Sokulska M, Kicia M, Wesolowska M, Piesiak P, Kowal A, Lobo ML, Kopacz Z, Hendrich AB, Matos O
  • Publication Year: 2018
  • Journal: Medical Mycology
  • Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29228377

Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungus causing Pneumocystis pneumonia primarily in immunosuppressed patients. However, immunocompetent individuals may become colonized and, as asymptomatic carriers, serve as reservoirs of the pathogen. Moreover, these asymptomatic carriers are at higher risk of developing pneumonia if favorable conditions occur. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of P. jirovecii in […]
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Prevalence of colonization and multilocus genotyping profiles of Pneumocystis jirovecii among patients with various pulmonary disorders in Poland

  • Authors: Hendrich AB, Kicia M, Kopacz Z, Kowal A, Lobo ML, Matos O, Piesiak P, Sokulska M, Wesolowska M
  • Publication Year: 2017
  • Journal: Medical Mycology

This study describes the prevalence and genotype distribution of Pneumocystis jirovecii obtained from nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs from immunocompetent Cuban infants and toddlers with whooping cough (WC). A total of 163 NP swabs from 163 young Cuban children with WC who were admitted to the respiratory care units at two pediatric centers were studied. The prevalence of the […]
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Atypical presentation of entomophthoromycosis caused by Conidiobolus coronatus

  • Authors: Araújo C, Bento DP, Faria N, Maduro AP, Mansinho K, Martins Mda L, Tavares R, Ventura F
  • Journal: Medical Mycology
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Atypical+presentation+of+entomophthoromycosis+caused+by+Conidiobolus+coronatus

A male patient from Guinea-Bissau was admitted to Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, complaining of fever and exhibiting a productive cough with mucopurulent discharge and weight loss. He had been using empirical medication with dexamethasone to treat his generalized facial swelling.
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Study of the epidemiology of Pneumocystis carinii f. sp. suis in abattoir swine in Portugal

  • Authors: Antunes F, Esgalhado R, Esteves F, Matos O
  • Publication Year: 2013
  • Journal: Medical Mycology
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22852751

Pneumocystis has been identified in various mammalian species, including domestic, wild and zoo animals. This study’s main objectives were: (1) to estimate the prevalence of the Pneumocystis carinii f. sp. suis infection in slaughtered pigs in Portugal, (2) assess the prevalence differences within distinct age groups of animals, (3) determine the possible associations between pulmonary lesions and the infection, and (4) genetically characterize the P. carinii f. sp. suis isolates recovered from infected animals using PCR with DNA sequencing.
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GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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