Publications by authors named "Adriana Ines Toranzo"
Article Synopsis
- A retrospective study in Argentina reviewed cases of coccidioidomycosis from 2010 to 2022, identifying 100 cases with a predominance in males and a median age of 41 years.
- There was a 36.51% increase in cases from the previous decade, with 79 confirmed by immunodiffusion tests and 39 cases successfully isolating the fungus Coccidioides posadasii.
- Catamarca province had the highest case rate, but there has been a decline since 2018; the high incidence of chronic cases highlights the need for better early detection and training for healthcare workers to improve awareness and control.
Background: Histoplasma capsulatum is the agent of histoplasmosis, a deep mycosis mainly afflicting immunocompromised patients. Rapid identification of the fungus isolated from clinical specimens allows timely administration of specific treatment.
Aim: To assess the ability of a dual PCR system targeting specific H.