Publications by authors named "Myrtha Arango Arteaga"
Article Synopsis
- 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.
[Susceptibility to fluconazole and voriconazole of Candida species isolated from intensive care units patients in Medellin, Colombia (2001-2007)].
Alejandra Zuluaga Rodríguez Catalina de Bedout Gómez Carlos Andrés Agudelo Restrepo Hans Hurtado Parra Myrtha Arango Arteaga
Rev Iberoam Micol
September 2010
Background: Disseminated candidiasis is caused by different Candida species and mainly affects immunocompromised patients and those hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU).
Objective: Our aim was to determine the frequency and susceptibility of Candida spp. isolates to fluconazole and voriconazole, obtained from patients hospitalized in ICU in the city of Medellin during the years 2001-2007.