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Phaeohyphomycosis caused by Rhinocladiella similis mimicking Sporotrichosis

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A 34-year-old factory worker developed multiple nodules on his hand following an injury, initially suspected to be sporotrichosis, a common fungal infection. Through laboratory testing including fungal culture and genetic sequencing, doctors identified the actual cause as a rare fungus called Rhinocladiella similis. The patient was successfully treated with antifungal medication and showed gradual improvement. This is the first case of this fungal infection reported in India.

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Two new species and a new host record of Hyphomycetes associated with decaying wood in Yunnan Province, China

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Researchers studying fungi in Yunnan Province, China discovered two new species of fungi (Ellisembia yuxiense and Sporidesmium ailaoshanense) that grow on decaying wood in streams and lakes. They also found that a known fungal species, Sporidesmium tropicale, can grow on Yunnan pine trees, expanding its known host range. By combining traditional microscopy with modern DNA analysis, scientists confirmed the identity and evolutionary relationships of these fungi within the Sporidesmiaceae family.

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Taxonomic revision of Bisifusarium (Nectriaceae)

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Scientists have identified and formally named 8 new species of Bisifusarium, a genus of fungi found in cheese, soil, and some human infections. Using genetic analysis and careful observation of fungal structures, researchers studied 116 fungal samples collected from around the world. This work more than doubled the known number of Bisifusarium species from 16 to over 24, providing clearer identification methods for future research in food science and medicine.

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Phialomyces koreanus sp. nov., A Novel Soil Fungus from Korea

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Scientists in Korea discovered a new species of fungus in forest soil and named it Phialomyces koreanus. Using both microscopic examination and genetic analysis, they determined this fungus was distinctly different from previously known species in the same genus. This discovery adds to our understanding of the diverse fungi living in Korean soils and may have potential applications in pest control and environmental cleanup. This is the first Phialomyces species ever documented from Korea.

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Two new Periconia species (Pleosporales, Ascomycota) in China

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Scientists discovered two previously unknown fungal species from the genus Periconia in China. One species was found growing on decaying wood in a freshwater stream in Guangxi Province, while the other was isolated from dead corn leaves in Yunnan Province. Through detailed microscopic examination and genetic testing, the researchers confirmed these are distinct new species with unique characteristics that set them apart from similar known species.

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Stonebrood Disease—Histomorphological Changes in Honey Bee Larvae (Apis mellifera) Experimentally Infected with Aspergillus flavus

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Researchers studied how a rare fungal disease called stonebrood affects honey bee larvae by infecting them with the fungus Aspergillus flavus. They found that the fungus establishes in the bee’s gut within 24 hours and kills the larvae within two days, likely through production of toxic compounds. The study reveals three stages of infection progression and highlights why beekeepers need protection when handling infected colonies.

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A case of corneal infection with Clonostachys rosea

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A 53-year-old patient developed a corneal infection caused by a fungus called Clonostachys rosea, likely from an eye injury. This is the first reported case of this particular fungus infecting the cornea. The infection was successfully treated with antifungal eye drops and oral medications, with the ulcer healing into a scar within one month.

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