[Keratinophilic fungi in soils of parks of Corrientes city, Argentina].

Background: The soil is a natural reservoir of keratinophilic fungi, which are a small but important group of filamentous fungi, some of which typically develop on keratinized tissues of living animals. There are numerous species of saprophytic fungi with recognized keratinophilic abilities, and several studies have been undertaken in order to link their presence to possible human disease.

Aims: To know the biota of geophilic fungi in general and of keratinophilic fungi particularly in soils from two public parks.

[Toxocara canis eggs as bait for soil fungus in a subtropical city].

Background: The use of different isolation techniques allows the recovery of fungi based on their ability to use selective substrates. The sprinkle method is a technique for the recovery of nematophagous fungi in the soil. These fungi are natural predators of nematodes and are widely distributed in nature.