Publications by authors named "Juan G McEwen-Ochoa"
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- Sporothrix schenckii was previously thought to be the only cause of sporotrichosis, but research in 2007 revealed multiple species can cause this disease, with differences in their virulence and antifungal response.
- The study aimed to analyze 42 clinical isolates of Sporothrix from Colombia using both phenotypic and genotypic methods, focusing on factors like growth conditions and microscopic characteristics.
- Results identified 32 isolates of S. schenckii and 8 of S. globosa, highlighting the importance of combining phenotypic and molecular techniques for species identification, which is essential for effective treatment.
Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic mycosis endemic in Latin America. The most frequent form involves a chronic compromise of the lungs, skin, and mucosa. The patient started with a single oral lesion that lasted for several years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine the prevalence of (CT) and (NG) in the homeless population in Medellín, Colombia, using molecular diagnostic methods. It also intended to develop a demographic profile, exploring associated factors and the dynamics of the social and sexual interactions of this community.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic granulomatous human mycosis caused by fungi of the genus Paracoccidioides, which is geographically restricted to Latin America. Inhalation of spores, the infectious particles of the fungus, is a common route of infection. The PCM treatment of choice is azoles such as itraconazole, but sulfonamides and amphotericin B are used in some cases despite their toxicity to mammalian cells.
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