Basidiobolus and Cercospora from Human Infections

Emmons, C. W.; Lie-Kian-Joe,; Eng, Njo-Injo Tjoei; Pohan, A.; Kertopati, Sartono; Meulen, A. van der

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“…A species of Basidiobolus tentatively identified as B. ranarum was isolated recently from subcutaneous lesions in several human patients in Indonesia (Emmons, et al, 1957) ; the identity of this fungus, studied in detail by Drechsler (1958), still is open to question, for it displays several characteristics, including smooth zygospores, not common to B. ranarum. When additional isolates of this fungus are available, it may prove to be a distinct species.…”

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A New Basidiobolus That Forms Microspores

Benjamin¹

1962

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“…They can carry the fungus in their alimentary tract or on their cuticle without being parasitized [2, 33, 34]. Degeneration of chitin, the major substance of the insects cuticle, is considered an important feature for explaining the spread of the fungus by insects [2, 35]. The Basidiobolus isolates in the present study degraded chitin weakly or not at all.…”

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Isolation of Basidiobolus ranarum from ectotherms in Antwerp zoo with special reference to characterization of the isolated strains

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Ten Basidiobolus ranarum (= Basidiobolus haptosporus) strains, isolated from faeces of 102 different lower vertebrates (ectotherms) exhibited in Antwerp Zoo, or from their environment were studied for their temperature requirements, haemolysis and other enzyme activities in vitro. All isolates grew well at 25 and 37 degrees C. Three strains that produced undulated zygospore walls were haemolytic and positive for hyaluronidase. All the isolates produced urease, N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase, trypsin, lipase, lecithinase, gelatinase, collagenase and elastase, but failed to produce amylase, keratinase and beta-glucosidase. Three isolates failed to produce phosphatase. Only one strain failed to produce DNase. Aesculin was not hydrolysed. Chitinase activity was inconclusive. The results of this study illustrate the importance of exotic animals kept in temperate regions as carriers of potentially pathogenic organisms. In addition to the morphological characteristics, the identification can be based on enzymatic profiles. Enzymatic activity detection may help to explain the pathogenic mechanism of the fungus.

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“…Basidiobolus ranarum is the preferred taxonomic designation for the pathogenic species, while other species such as B. haptosporus , B. meristosporus and B. heterosporus are regarded as synonyms . Although present worldwide, infections are rare and seem to be usually connected to warmer regions of mainly tropical to subtropical countries such as Uganda, Indonesia, Brazil, Australia and India . In recent years, however, a possible underestimation of basidiobolomycosis and especially gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB) has been addressed as the symptoms can be unspecific and might mimic other diseases .…”

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First‐time isolation and quantification of Basidiobolus spp. from reptile faeces in KwaZulu‐Natal (South Africa) using selective media

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Schmidt

2018

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Summary Members of the genus Basidiobolus are potentially pathogenic fungi, known to cause mycoses in tropical and subtropical countries. Basidiobolus spp. can be associated with animals, and reptiles and amphibians are candidate vectors for the distribution of this fungus. The presence of Basidiobolus spp. was described for different reptiles in several African countries, although not for South Africa. In addition, quantitative data are scarce. The aim of this study was to analyse faeces of selected South African reptiles for the presence and quantity of “viable Basidiobolus units.” Faecal samples of gecko and agama lizards were collected and analysed using spread plating, with confirmation by PCR. The addition of dichloran and benomyl to standard fungal media improved the selectivity and allowed quantification of Basidiobolus spp. in reptile faeces. The amount of Basidiobolus spp. varied between 300 and 1.4 × 106 CFU per gram of pooled gecko faeces, which mostly corresponds to >1000 CFU per outside dropping and <100 CFU per inside dropping. About 60% of analysed agama faeces carried Basidiobolus spp., ranging from 150 to 1.2 × 105 CFU per dropping. Our results show for the first time that faeces of South African reptiles frequently carry Basidiobolus spp., confirming that they can contribute to the distribution of this fungus.

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Basidiobolus and Cercospora from Human Infections

Cited by 17 publications

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A New Basidiobolus That Forms Microspores

A New Basidiobolus That Forms Microspores

Isolation of Basidiobolus ranarum from ectotherms in Antwerp zoo with special reference to characterization of the isolated strains

First‐time isolation and quantification of Basidiobolus spp. from reptile faeces in KwaZulu‐Natal (South Africa) using selective media

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