Research Topic: Fusarium infections

Endogenous Endophthalmitis: An underestimated serious complication in patients with disseminated fusariosis

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An 18-year-old cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy developed a serious infection with Fusarium, a mold that spread throughout his body including to his eyes, causing vision problems. Doctors treated him with a combination of antifungal medications given both systemically and directly injected into his eyes. Although the infection was controlled and his life was saved, he lost most of his vision in both eyes but was able to keep them rather than requiring removal.

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Fusarium Species Infecting Greenhouse-Grown Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) Plants Show Potential for Mycotoxin Production in Inoculated Inflorescences and from Natural Inoculum Sources

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This research examines dangerous fungal infections in greenhouse-grown cannabis plants. Scientists found that Fusarium fungi, which also infect grains, can infect cannabis flowers and produce harmful toxins (mycotoxins) that could harm consumers. The study identified that nearby tall fescue plants may be spreading these fungi into greenhouses. Different cannabis varieties showed different levels of toxin accumulation despite similar fungal colonization, suggesting some varieties may be naturally more resistant.

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