Nation-wide analysis of prevalence and proliferation factors of the zoonotic dermatophyte Trichophyton benhamiae in Germany
For about 10 years, a new variant of the pathogen Trichophyton (T.) benhamiae has been appearing in Germany, characterised by a previously unobserved culture phenotype... Read More
Emerging fungal pathogens of captive reptiles in the Russian Federation
Exotic reptiles have taken in a niche of popular companion animals in recent decades. However, the importance of fungal infections in reptiles is still underestimated... Read More
Ringworm in wild European hedgehogs: clinical and therapeutic approach in a French wildlife rehabilitation centre
The upraising number of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) admitted every year to wildlife rehabilitation centres in Western Europe might be a source of concern to... Read More
Emergomycosis – the global rise of a new dimorphic and systemic mycosis: current trends and future perspectives
Emergomycosis is a systemic fungal disease caused by thermally dimorphic fungus Emergomyces spp., so named because of its recent global emergence. It was formerly classified... Read More
Genomic diversity and population differentiation of Histoplasma spp. in the American continent
Histoplasmosis is one of the most prevalent fungal infections (500,000 infections estimated per year) and is one of the most common pulmonary diseases in the... Read More
Detection and monitoring of Coccidioides spp. in the environment
Valley fever or coccidioidomycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection caused by inhalation of arthroconidia (airborne particles) of the two closely related species, Coccidioides immitis and... Read More
Onygenalean fungi detected in Martes zibellina by culturomics and NGS approaches
The aim of the study was to detect potentially pathogenic fungi in skin lesions of wild sables Martes zibellina from Siberia region of Russia. Outbreaks... Read More