Fungal Species:  Candida parapsilosis

Prevalence and antifungal susceptibility profiles of Candida isolates among patients with candiduria: a multiplex PCR assay

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Researchers studied urinary tract infections caused by yeast (Candida species) in hospitalized patients. Using advanced molecular testing, they found that while the common yeast Candida albicans was most prevalent, other yeast species were increasingly showing resistance to antifungal medications, particularly to fluconazole. The study highlights the importance of identifying which specific yeast species is causing an infection to choose the most effective treatment.

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Prevalence and antifungal susceptibility profiles of Candida isolates among patients with candiduria: a multiplex PCR assay

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Researchers studied fungal infections in urine samples from hospitalized patients and found that while the common yeast Candida albicans was most prevalent, other Candida species were increasingly resistant to antifungal medications. Using advanced genetic testing methods, they identified seven different Candida species and tested their resistance to three common antifungal drugs. The findings highlight the growing problem of drug-resistant fungal infections and the need for better diagnostic tools to identify which species is causing infection so appropriate treatment can be selected.

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Invasive Candidiasis in Contexts of Armed Conflict, High Violence, and Forced Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean (2005–2025)

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Invasive candidiasis, a serious fungal blood infection caused by Candida species, is a major health crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean with death rates reaching 60% in vulnerable populations. The disease is worsening in areas affected by armed conflict, violence, and displacement where poor living conditions, overcrowding, malnutrition, and lack of healthcare create ideal conditions for the infection to develop and spread. Antifungal drugs are often unavailable or too expensive, and drug-resistant strains of Candida are becoming increasingly common, making treatment extremely challenging in these regions.

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Clinical and Microbiological Diagnosis of Oral Candidiasis

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This research reviews the diagnosis of oral yeast infections (candidiasis), which affect many people worldwide. The study explains how doctors can identify these infections through clinical examination and laboratory tests. Impact on everyday life: • Helps doctors make faster and more accurate diagnoses of oral yeast infections • Guides healthcare providers in choosing the most appropriate diagnostic tests • Enables better treatment selection for different types of oral candidiasis • Improves understanding of when additional testing beyond visual examination is needed • Helps reduce unnecessary laboratory testing and associated healthcare costs

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Determination of Antimicrobial Activity of Extracts of Indigenous Wild Mushrooms Against Pathogenic Organisms

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This research investigated how extracts from wild mushrooms could fight harmful bacteria and fungi that cause infections in humans. The study found that certain mushroom species contain compounds that can effectively kill or stop the growth of dangerous pathogens, including some that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to new antibiotics derived from natural sources to treat resistant infections • Demonstrates the untapped potential of wild mushrooms for medicine • Highlights the importance of preserving forest biodiversity for medical discoveries • Offers hope for treating infections that don’t respond to current antibiotics • Shows promise for developing new natural antimicrobial treatments

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On Mycohuman Performances: Fungi in Current Artistic Research

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This research explores how artists are working with fungi to create new forms of interactive art that challenge our understanding of the relationship between humans and fungi. The work demonstrates how deeply interconnected humans are with fungi and other organisms in our environment. Impacts on everyday life: • Reveals how fungi and humans can interact and communicate in novel ways through art and technology • Demonstrates the importance of fungi in human health and as part of our bodily ecosystem • Helps people understand and appreciate fungi as collaborative partners rather than just resources • Shows how art can make complex scientific concepts accessible to the public • Highlights the potential of cross-disciplinary collaboration between artists and scientists

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Metabolomic Profiling and Biological Activities of Pleurotus columbinus Quél. Cultivated on Different Agri-Food Byproducts

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This research examined how growing oyster mushrooms (P. columbinus) on different agricultural waste materials affects their health-promoting properties. The study found that the growing substrate significantly influences the mushrooms’ ability to fight microbes and act as antioxidants. This has important implications for both sustainable agriculture and human health. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a way to convert agricultural waste into valuable nutritional supplements • Offers natural alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial compounds • Demonstrates sustainable methods for producing health-promoting foods • Suggests new ways to enhance the medicinal properties of edible mushrooms • Could lead to improved natural food preservatives

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