Publications by authors named "Z Pires de Camargo"
Unlabelled: Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis of global distribution, capable of affecting both humans and animals, and caused by species of the genus spp. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity and mating type distribution of clinical isolates of human sporotrichosis in Paraíba, Brazil, to better understand the population structure, epidemiology, and diversification of this pathogen, as well as to explore possible transmission routes.
Methods: A total of 36 clinical isolates were morphologically identified, and clinical and demographic data were collected.
: Wound healing relies on a coordinated process with the participation of different mediators. Natural products are a source of active compounds with healing potential. Isoorientin is a natural flavone recognized as having several pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory effects, making it a potential treatment for wounds.
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- Fusarioid fungi, like Neocosmospora solani and Fusarium oxysporum, are becoming important human pathogens causing a range of infections, which makes accurate identification and preservation in labs crucial.
- This study introduced a new medium called milk-honey and malt agar (MHM) that outperformed traditional media (like Sabouraud dextrose agar) in cultivating and preserving fusarioid fungi isolates, significantly enhancing conidia production and viability.
- MHM showed distinct growth patterns for different fusarioid species, highlighting its potential as an effective tool for clinical mycology laboratories, especially in resource-limited environments.
Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous infection caused by dimorphic species embedded in the clinical clade. Fungi have virulence factors, such as biofilm and melanin production, which contribute to their survival and are related to the increase in the number of cases of therapeutic failure, making it necessary to search for new options. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have already been shown to inhibit the growth and melanogenesis of other fungi.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Paracoccidioidomycosis is a neglected tropical disease caused by fungi of the genus Paracoccidioides. A wide range of symptoms is related to the disease; however, lungs and skin are the sites predominantly affected. The disease is mostly seen in people living in rural areas in Latin America.
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