Research Keyword: fungal infection

Schizophyllum commune

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Schizophyllum commune, commonly known as the split-gill mushroom, is a fungus that grows on wood and was historically considered just a common environmental organism. However, scientists discovered in 1950 that this mushroom could actually infect human tissue, causing conditions like nail infections. This discovery was surprising because mushrooms were not previously known to infect living animals. Today, researchers recognize it as an emerging fungal pathogen that can pose health risks to humans.

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Cryptococcus albidus (Naganishia albida) meningitis in a young patient with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

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A 16-year-old boy with blood cancer developed meningitis caused by a rare fungus called Cryptococcus albidus. Doctors initially thought he had a viral infection, but laboratory tests identified the fungus. He was treated with antifungal medications and improved significantly. This case shows how important it is to identify the correct cause of infection quickly, especially in patients with weakened immune systems.

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Epidemiological profile of dermatophytes at the parasitology-mycology laboratory at Mohammed VI University Hospital in Oujda

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This study examined fungal skin infections caused by dermatophytes in a Moroccan hospital over four years, analyzing 950 samples. The researchers found that nail infections (onychomycosis) were most common, particularly in people over 50 years old, while scalp infections mainly affected children. The fungus Trichophyton rubrum was responsible for most infections, though Microsporum canis increasingly caused scalp infections, likely due to increased pet ownership in Morocco. The study emphasizes the importance of proper laboratory testing to identify the specific fungus and choose appropriate treatment.

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Abscisic Acid Metabolizing Rhodococcus sp. Counteracts Phytopathogenic Effects of Abscisic Acid Producing Botrytis sp. on Sunflower Seedlings

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Researchers discovered that a beneficial soil bacterium (Rhodococcus sp.) can protect sunflower plants from a harmful fungus (Botrytis sp.) by breaking down a plant stress hormone (ABA) that the fungus produces to weaken plant defenses. Unlike other protection methods that kill the fungus or boost immune responses, this bacterium works by removing the fungus’s chemical weapon. This discovery suggests new ways to protect crops from diseases.

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When Emerging Fungal Infections Mimic Tuberculosis: First Reported Case of Invasive Emergomyces europaeus Infection in a Man With Immunocompromise Living in France

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A 65-year-old man living in France who received a kidney transplant developed a serious fungal infection caused by Emergomyces europaeus, a rare fungus that initially appeared to be tuberculosis. Doctors used advanced genetic testing to identify the unusual fungus in samples from his lungs and bone marrow. The patient was treated with a combination of antifungal medications, which successfully cleared the infection. This is the first time this particular fungal infection has been documented in France and highlights how emerging infections can mimic more common diseases.

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