Respiratory diseases

Frequency and Distribution of Broncho-Alveolar Fungi in Lung Diseases in Martinique

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This study examined fungal samples from the lungs of over 1500 patients in Martinique using a special procedure called broncho-alveolar lavage. Researchers found that fungi were very common in respiratory samples, with specific types of fungi appearing more frequently in different lung diseases. For example, certain mold-like fungi were more common in patients with bronchiectasis (damaged airways), while yeast-like fungi were more common in patients with pneumonia. The findings suggest that tropical climate and environmental conditions significantly influence which fungi colonize the lungs.

Case Report: Aspergillosis and Cyathostoma americana co-infection in the lower respiratory tract of a Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

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A 12-year-old Harris’s Hawk died from a rare combination of two serious infections affecting its lungs and air sacs: a fungal infection (Aspergillus fumigatus) and a parasitic worm infection (Cyathostoma americana). This is the first documented case of these two infections occurring together in a hawk. The worms and fungus caused severe inflammation and tissue damage, ultimately leading to the bird’s death. This case highlights how multiple infections can work together to make disease more severe in captive birds of prey.

Research Topic: Respiratory diseases

Frequency and Distribution of Broncho-Alveolar Fungi in Lung Diseases in Martinique

Case Report: Aspergillosis and Cyathostoma americana co-infection in the lower respiratory tract of a Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)