Antifungal susceptibility profile of Candida species and uncommon yeasts from drug abusers with oral candidiasis.

In Iran, there is limited information regarding the species distribution and antifungal susceptibility profiles of yeast isolates from drug addicts suffering from oral candidiasis (OC). In this study, 104 yeast isolates, including 98 Candida species and 6 uncommon yeasts, were collected from 71 drug abusers with OC. The susceptibility profiles of Candida spp.

The effect of AH26, Endoseal and ZOE sealers on Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis.

Background: In the oral cavity, root canal treatment failure (endodontics) is often due to the persistence of microorganisms in the root canal system after treatment, or re-infection of the root due to insufficient flooding. In addition, microorganisms are essential for the development of peri radicular diseases and are one of the main factors related to root canal treatment failure. Microorganisms that are commonly isolated from teeth that have failed endodontic treatment include and .

The first case of isolation of Magnusiomyces capitatus from the oral cavity of an addicted patient.

Magnusiomyces capitatus (M. capitatus) is an emerging opportunistic yeast, rarely found as a causal agent of invasive fungal infection. In this study, we report a 31-year-old man infected with M.

Exploring the diversity of uncommon oral yeast species and associated risk factors among substance abusers in southwestern Iran.

Yeast species are a group of coexistent microorganisms in the oral cavity that can cause opportunistic infections in vulnerable individuals, including addicts. This study aimed to identify the yeast species profile responsible for oral yeast colonization (OYC) and the associated risk factors in patients with substance use disorder (SUD) in Ahvaz, Iran. Oral samples were collected from drug users hospitalized in 12 addiction treatment centers, and the related clinical information was mined.

Aspergillus welwitschiae; an otomycosis predominant agent, new epidemiological and antifungal susceptibility data from Iran.

Background: Black aspergilli (section Nigri) are predominate etiologic agents of otomycosis, however, there is controversy in the exact differentiation of species. For several decades Aspergillus niger is considered the main otomycosis etiologic agent. Recently calmodulin gene has been accepted as a more suitable gene for the accurate assignment of Aspergillus species.

Low level of antifungal resistance in Candida species recovered from Iranian HIV-associated oral infection.

Oral candidiasis (OC) is the most frequent opportunistic fungal infection, which is a predictive indicator of immunosuppression and disease progression among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In the present study, 109 Candida isolates were collected from 94 PLWHA afflicted with oral Candida infection (OCI) following highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The susceptibility profiles of Candidaspp.

A comparative study on the production of extracellular hydrolytic enzymes of and non- species isolated from HIV/AIDS patients and healthy individuals.

Background And Purpose: Oropharyngeal candidiasis is the most prevalent opportunistic fungal infection in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as well as other immunodeficiency disorders, which is caused by various species, mostly . Studies have shown that isolates differ in their pathogenicity. These variations are attributed to virulence factors, host characteristics, and the target tissue.

The effects of leaves' Hydro-Alcoholic Extract Vaginal Cream and Clotrimazole on in Wistar Rats.

Background: This study aimed to examine the effects of Ziziphus Spina leaves hydro-alcoholic extracts with Clotrimazole against Candida albicans in female rats.

Methods: Four groups of rats were infected vaginally with Albicans, and 1 group not infected was considered negative control. The infected groups received the following treatments: 2 groups were treated with vaginal 5%, or 10%, of Ziziphus Spina extract creams.

Identification and genetic diversity of species recovered from the air of Ahvaz city, the Southwestern part of Iran.

The genus has pathogenic, endophytic, and saprobic characteristics. Alternaria genus causes respiratory diseases, fungal allergenicity and the production of mycotoxin in food. Ahvaz city is one of the areas where the presence of dust and high humidity cause the growth and spread of fungal species in the air.

Epidemiology, prevalence, and associated factors of oral candidiasis in HIV patients from southwest Iran in post-highly active antiretroviral therapy era.

Background: Oral candidiasis (OC) is one of the most common opportunistic fungal infections among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The prevalence of OC and profiles among HIV-infected patients might be changing in the era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). This study aimed to identify spp.

Correction to: Comparison of the effectiveness of Satureja khuzestanica and clotrimazole vaginal creams for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

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The evaluation of the overexpression of the ERG-11, MDR-1, CDR-1, and CDR-2 genes in fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans isolated from Ahvazian cancer patients with oral candidiasis.

Introduction: Resistance to azole drugs has been observed in candidiasis due to their long-term use and poor response to treatment. Resistance to azole drugs in Candida albicans isolates is controlled by several genes including ERG11, CDR1, CDR2, and MDR1. In this study, the expression of the mentioned genes was evaluated in C.

Transcription Factors of CAT1, EFG1, and BCR1 Are Effective in Persister Cells of -Associated HIV-Positive and Chemotherapy Patients.

Background: Biofilm is an accumulation of cells, which are formed on mucosal surfaces of the host as well as on medical devices. The inherent resistance of strains producing biofilms to antimicrobial agents is an important and key feature for biofilm growth, which can lead to treatment failure. This resistance is due to the regulatory increase of the output pumps, the presence of extracellular matrix, and the existence of persister cells.

Genotypic diversity of Iranian Cryptococcus neoformans using multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and susceptibility to antifungals.

Cryptococcus species is an opportunistic yeast pathogen and classified into different molecular types according to typing techniques including multilocus sequence typing (MLST). The study aimed to investigate the genotypes of environmental Cryptococcus isolates using MLST and the relationship between the in vitro antifungal susceptibility and sequence types of isolates. Genotyping Cryptococcus isolates was performed by the MLST method at seven nuclear loci.

Comparison of the effectiveness of and clotrimazole vaginal creams for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Candidal vaginitis has a relatively high prevalence, and its resistance to treatment is on the rise. Considering the complications of chemical drugs, the use of herbal medicines has now been favored due to the lack of changes in the normal vaginal flora. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of and clotrimazole vaginal creams for the treatment of candidal vulvovaginitis.

In vitro antifungal susceptibilities of six antifungal drugs against clinical isolates according to EUCAST.

Background And Purpose: is the second cause of candidiasis. The mortality rate of infections is about 40%; accordingly, it may be life threatening, especially in immunocompromised hosts. Regarding this, the current study was conducted to evaluate the regional patterns of the antifungal susceptibility of clinical isolated from the patients referring to the health centers located in Ahvaz, Iran.

Oral colonization by Candida species and associated factors in HIV-infected patients in Ahvaz, southwest Iran.

Objectives: Oropharyngeal candidiasis is one of the most common opportunistic fungal infections among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. The most common cause is Candida albicans, followed by non-albicans Candida. This study aimed to identify colonized Candida species in HIV-infected patients from Ahvaz, Iran.

The potency of luliconazole against clinical and environmental complex.

Background And Objectives: Black strains including, and , are the most cause of otomycosis with worldwide distribution. Although, amphotericin B was a Gold standard for the treatment of invasive fungal infection for several decades, it gradually replaced by fluconazole and /or voriconazole. Moreover, luliconazole, appears to offer the best potential for activity against black strains.

Mycological aspects of onychomycosis in Khuzestan Province, Iran: A shift from dermatophytes towards yeasts.

Background And Purpose: Onychomycosis is fungal infection of the nails with an overall increasing incidence, worldwide. The epidemiological aspects of onychomycosis in Khuzestan, Iran, have not been established. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical and mycological status of fungal nail infection in Khuzestan Province, Iran.

The prevalence of Pneumocystis jirovecii among patients with different chronic pulmonary disorders in Ahvaz, Iran.

Background And Objectives: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is a chronic fungal infection that caused by P. jirovecii. Disease is more prevalent among the HIV-infected patients.

Mannose-Binding Lectin Serum Levels in Patients With Candiduria.

Background: Candida species are normal mycoflora of human body which are capable to cause urinary tract infection (UTI). Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a kind of innate immune system and decreasing plasma levels of MBL may disrupt the natural immune response and increase susceptibility to infections.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess MBL in the serum of patients with candiduria and compare them with control.

Comparative Study of Esterase and Hemolytic Activities in Clinically Important Candida Species, Isolated From Oral Cavity of Diabetic and Non-diabetic Individuals.

Background: Diabetes mellitus as a chronic metabolic disease occurs in patients with partial or complete deficiency of insulin secretion or disorder in action of insulin on tissue. The disease is known to provide conditions for overgrowth of Candida species. Candida spp.

Allergens from Fusarium solani identified by immunoblotting in asthma patients In Iran.

We extracted Fusarium solani antigens to evaluate specific anti-F. solani IgE in fifty-one patients with asthma (33 men and 18 women) and in 22 non-atopic healthy subjects (15 men and 7 women). F.