Disease: cutaneous and subcutaneous infections

A novel, cheap and easy preparing selective medium for isolation of Pythium species

Scientists developed an affordable and effective way to grow and study harmful Pythium fungi that cause crop diseases and infections in animals. The new FANS medium uses inexpensive antibiotics that are safer and cheaper than previous methods, making it accessible to researchers worldwide, especially in developing countries. This advancement helps researchers better understand and develop treatments for diseases caused by Pythium species in both agriculture and medicine.

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A novel, cheap and easy preparing selective medium for isolation of Pythium species

Researchers have created an inexpensive and easy-to-use growth medium called FANS that effectively isolates disease-causing Pythium fungi from soil and water samples. Unlike expensive laboratory media containing toxic chemicals, FANS uses affordable pharmaceutical antibiotics costing about $11.55 per liter. This new medium successfully prevents contamination from other fungi and bacteria while promoting Pythium growth, making it especially valuable for scientists in developing countries studying plant diseases and pythiosis infections.

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