Disease: fungal colonization

First human case of Eidernor doerrieniae colonization in a peritoneal dialysis catheter: A warning from silent contamination

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A 52-year-old dialysis patient noticed brownish particles inside his peritoneal dialysis catheter. Doctors identified a rare fungus called Eidernor doerrieniae using DNA sequencing, which had never been found in humans before. The catheter was removed and the patient received antifungal medications that successfully eliminated the infection without causing serious complications.

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First human case of Eidernor doerrieniae colonization in a peritoneal dialysis catheter: A warning from silent contamination

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A 52-year-old man on peritoneal dialysis noticed brownish particles in his dialysis catheter. Doctors identified the particles as a rare fungus called Eidernor doerrieniae, which had never been found in humans before. Although the patient had no symptoms, doctors immediately removed the catheter and treated him with antifungal medications, which successfully cured the infection. This case shows why patients and doctors should take visible particles in dialysis catheters seriously, even when there are no obvious signs of infection.

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Water-based ultrasonic pretreatment enhances moso bamboo dimensional stability and mildew resistance

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Researchers found that treating bamboo with ultrasonic waves in water can make it more resistant to mould and mildew, while also helping it maintain its shape better in humid environments. This green treatment method works by breaking down nutrients that mould needs to grow and restructuring the bamboo’s cell walls to make them stronger. The treatment is chemical-free and energy-efficient, making it a promising alternative to traditional bamboo preservation methods.

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Keep the Hospital Clean: Diagnostic Performance of Ten Different Molecular and Culture-Based Methods to Detect Candidozyma (Candida) auris

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This study tested different methods to detect a dangerous hospital fungus called Candida auris. Researchers compared growing the fungus on special plates and using molecular tests on patient samples. They found that molecular tests (qPCR) were most sensitive for detecting low levels of the fungus, while growing it on special plates worked well for higher levels. The best approach depends on whether a hospital is dealing with an outbreak or routine screening.

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