Research Keyword: Aspergillus

Fungal infections in burn patients: The rise of Fusarium as the most prevalent in a burn center in Mexico City

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Burn patients are at high risk for serious fungal infections that can cause death. This study from a Mexican burn hospital found that a fungus called Fusarium was the most common cause of these infections, affecting over half of patients with fungal infections. This finding differs from other parts of the world where Aspergillus is usually most common, suggesting that Mexican burn patients face unique fungal threats that doctors should watch for carefully.

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Fungi under fire: diagnostic capacities and antifungal availability in Peruvian healthcare facilities

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This study examined how well Peruvian hospitals can diagnose and treat serious fungal infections across the country. Researchers surveyed 54 healthcare centers and found that while basic fungal tests are available everywhere, advanced diagnostic tools and certain antifungal medications are mostly limited to the capital city of Lima. The research identifies major gaps in care that need to be addressed to help more patients survive these serious infections.

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Cold atmospheric plasma improves antifungal responsiveness of Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium keratoplasticum conidia and mycelia

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Researchers tested a new treatment called cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) combined with antifungal medications against fungi that cause serious eye infections. CAP, which generates reactive molecules without heat, was found to make antifungal drugs work better against two major fungal pathogens. In some cases, drugs that previously didn’t work started working when combined with CAP. This approach could help treat difficult fungal eye infections that are resistant to standard medications.

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Identification of Non-fumigatus Aspergillus Species in Clinical Samples from Southern California

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Researchers in Southern California studied fungal infections caused by Aspergillus, a common mold that can infect humans. They found that species other than the traditionally dangerous A. fumigatus are now being detected more frequently in patient samples, particularly from skin and respiratory infections. These non-fumigatus species showed interesting seasonal patterns and some may be resistant to standard antifungal treatments, suggesting doctors may need to adjust their treatment strategies.

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