A statistical evaluation of the ecology of yeasts in polluted water

Woollett, Lynn L.; Hedrick, L. R.; Tarver, Mae G.

doi:10.1007/bf02069044

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“…Certain yeasts exhibit increased resistance to pollutants, thrive in compromised environments, and potentially displace less-resistant commensal species. Many pathogenic yeast species affecting both humans and cetaceans, such as Candida, Rhodotorula, and Trichosporon, have been strongly associated with polluted marine environments [108,109]. This higher resistance to pollutants as well as antifungal agents, which can proliferate in compromised environments, might potentially displace less-resistant, commensal species [110,111].…”

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The Ecology of Non-Candida Yeasts and Dimorphic Fungi in Cetaceans: From Pathogenicity to Environmental and Global Health Implications

Garcia-Bustos,

Acosta-Hernández,

Cabañero-Navalón

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Cetaceans, which are integral to marine ecosystems, face escalating anthropogenic threats, including climate change and pollution, positioning them as critical sentinel species for ocean and human health. This review explores the neglected realm of non-Candida yeasts in cetaceans, addressing the gaps in the understanding of their prevalence, pathogenicity, and environmental impacts. By examining identified species such as Cryptococcus spp., Paracoccidioides spp., and several dimorphic fungi, this review emphasizes global prevalence, epidemiology and ecology, pathogenicity, and potential zoonotic implications. It also discusses the fine line between yeast commensalism and pathogenicity by considering environmental influences such as pollution, climate shifts, and immune suppression. Environmental impact discussions delve into how rising ocean temperatures and pollution can modify yeast mycobiota, potentially affecting marine host health and broader ecosystem dynamics. The cetacean’s unique physiology and ecological niches are considered, highlighting potential impacts on behaviors, reproductive success, and survival rates. Identifying crucial knowledge gaps, the review calls for intensified research efforts, employing advanced molecular techniques to unravel the cetacean mycobiome. Systematic studies on yeast diversity, antifungal susceptibility, and their influence on environmental and ecosystem health are proposed, and the balance between commensal and pathogenic species emphasizes the significance of the One Health approach. In conclusion, as marine mammals face unprecedented challenges, unveiling non-Candida yeasts in cetaceans emerges as a critical endeavor with far-reaching implications for the conservation of marine ecosystems and for both animal and human public health.

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The Ecology of Non-Candida Yeasts and Dimorphic Fungi in Cetaceans: From Pathogenicity to Environmental and Global Health Implications

Garcia-Bustos,

Acosta-Hernández,

Cabañero-Navalón

et al. 2024

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“…The stepwise regression method gives the total percentage correlation that consists of partial correlations for a combination of factors. The method shows additive effects of the factors (Woollett et al 1970).…”

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A statistical evaluation of the occurrence of keratinolytic fungi in Catalonian river sediments (Spain)

Ulfig¹

1998

International Journal of Environmental Health Research

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The study was to determine the concurrent effects of selected physico-chemical and microbiological factors on the qualitative and quantitative composition of keratinolytic fungi in sediments of Catalonian river mouths (Spain). The stepwise forward regression analysis was used. The results were compared with those obtained by the simple linear correlation method. On the basis of the data obtained, several groups of keratinolytic fungi were recognised. Chrysosporium keratinophilum, Aphanoascus fulvescens and Chryscsporium tropicum were associated with water pollution factors. The correlations of Chrysosporium anamorph of Arthroderma curreyi and Chrysosporium pannicola with the factors were much weaker. Chrysosporium europae was negatively correlated with water pollution factors. Chrysosporium indicum with its teleomorph Apharoascus terreus was rather unassociated with the degree of water pollution. The results were compared with those from a similar Polish study.

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Yeasts as Indicators of Environmental Quality

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The Yeast Handbook

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A statistical evaluation of the ecology of yeasts in polluted water

Cited by 8 publications

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The Ecology of Non-Candida Yeasts and Dimorphic Fungi in Cetaceans: From Pathogenicity to Environmental and Global Health Implications

The Ecology of Non-Candida Yeasts and Dimorphic Fungi in Cetaceans: From Pathogenicity to Environmental and Global Health Implications

A statistical evaluation of the occurrence of keratinolytic fungi in Catalonian river sediments (Spain)

Yeasts as Indicators of Environmental Quality

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