Mycosands: Fungal diversity and abundance in beach sand and recreational waters — Relevance to human health

Brandão, João; Gangneux, Jean‐Pierre; Arıkan-Akdağlı, Sevtap; Barać, Aleksandra; Bostănaru, Andra-Cristina; Brito, Sofia Luiza; Bull, C. Michael; Çerıkçıoğlu, Nilgũn; Chapman, Brian R.; Efstratiou, Maria A.; Ergin, Çağrı; Frenkel, Michael; Gitto, Aurora; Gonçalves, Catarina I.; Guegan, Hélène; Gunde‐Cimerman, Nina; Güran, Mümtaz; Irinyi, László; Jonikaitė, E.; Kataržytė, Marija; Klingspor, Lena; Mares, Michael A.; Meijer, Wim G.; Melchers, Willem J. G.; Meletiadis, Joseph; Meyer, Wieland; Nastasa, V.; Babič, Monika Novak; Öğünç, Dilara; Özhak, Betil; Prigitano, Anna; Ranque, Stéphane; Rusu, R.O.; Sabino, Raquel; Sampaio, Ana; Silva, S.; Stephens, Jayne H.; Tehupeiory-Kooreman, Marlou; Tortorano, A.M.; Velegraki, Aristea; Veríssimo, Cristina; Wunderlich, G.C.; Segal, Esther

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146598

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“…The discussion herein focuses on providing additional specific details of climate change and how they are projected to impact microbial fate and transport at beaches, supplementing the more holistic and big-picture view presented in Weiskerger et al [12]. Further, this work aims to expand the analysis to include additional details on the supratidal area of the beach and climate change impacts to fungi, an emerging recreational contaminant and important microbial group affecting public health at recreational sites worldwide [13][14][15][16].…”

Section: Rcp Emissions Scenariomentioning

confidence: 98%

“…[41][42][43]. The effects of increased temperatures also have the potential to alter the persistence of pathogens in beach sand, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) [44], allergenic fungi, and antifungal resistant fungal species [16].…”

Section: Temperature Increasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Urbanisation has been reported as a factor for the presence of pigeon-borne Cryptococcus spp. both in sand and in water, which are yeasts responsible for fungal meningitis [16].…”

Section: Temperature Increasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Climate Change Impacts on Microbiota in Beach Sand and Water: Looking Ahead

Brandão

Weiskerger

Valério

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Beach sand and water have both shown relevance for human health and their microbiology have been the subjects of study for decades. Recently, the World Health Organization recommended that recreational beach sands be added to the matrices monitored for enterococci and Fungi. Global climate change is affecting beach microbial contamination, via changes to conditions like water temperature, sea level, precipitation, and waves. In addition, the world is changing, and humans travel and relocate, often carrying endemic allochthonous microbiota. Coastal areas are amongst the most frequent relocation choices, especially in regions where desertification is taking place. A warmer future will likely require looking beyond the use of traditional water quality indicators to protect human health, in order to guarantee that waterways are safe to use for bathing and recreation. Finally, since sand is a complex matrix, an alternative set of microbial standards is necessary to guarantee that the health of beach users is protected from both sand and water contaminants. We need to plan for the future safer use of beaches by adapting regulations to a climate-changing world.

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Section: Rcp Emissions Scenariomentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Temperature Increasesmentioning

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Climate Change Impacts on Microbiota in Beach Sand and Water: Looking Ahead

Brandão

Weiskerger

Valério

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“…Furthermore, surveys on environmental fungi, such as studies exploring the presence of fungi in sand of beaches around seas and other water bodies (Brandao et al, 2021), have shown that dermatophytes can be isolated. A reservation is due in this context, as it may be assumed that the presence of dermatophytes in these ecological sites originates from debris shed by humans frequenting these sites them (Sabino et al, 2011).…”

Section: Human Dermatophytoses and Environmentmentioning

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Human and Zoonotic Dermatophytoses: Epidemiological Aspects

Segal

Elad

2021

Front. Microbiol.

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IntroductionDermatophytes are a group of molds characterized by the ability to produce keratinases, thereby carving out for themselves specific ecological niches. Their traditional division into three genera, Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton has been expanded to nine and the species in each genus were modified. Dermatophytes are among the most prevalent causes of human and animal mycoses. Their epidemiology is influenced by various factors. These factors may be evolutive such as the predilected environment of the fungus, namely, humans (anthropophilic), animals (zoophilic), or environment (geophilic), is evolutionary and thus may require centuries to develop. Many other factors, however, result from a variety of causes, affecting the epidemiology of dermatophytoses within a shorter time frame.ObjectiveThis review aims at summarizing the factors that have modified the epidemiology of dermatophytoses during the last decades.ResultsGeographic and climatic conditions, demography such as age and gender, migration, socio-economic conditions, lifestyle, and the environment have had an impact on changes in the epidemiology of dermatophytoses, as have changes in the pattern of human interaction with animals, including pets, farm, and wild animals. A typical example of such changes is the increased prevalence of Trichophyton tonsurans, which spread from Latin America to the United States and subsequently becoming a frequent etiological agent of tinea capitis in Africa, Middle East, and other areas.ConclusionThe comprehension of the epidemiology of dermatophytoses has a major bearing on their prevention and treatment. Since it is undergoing continuous changes, periodic assessments of the most recent developments of this topic are required. This article aims at providing such an overview.

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“…Indoor and outdoor mold exposure shows geographical, seasonal, and urbanversus rural variability (25)(26)(27) and induces immune responses and health effects, often respiratory and allergic, that may start in infancy (28)(29)(30)(31). In fact, human-fungus interactions extend from medicine and pharmacy to leisure activities, agriculture, food processing, industry, and even interplanetary travels (13,32,33).…”

Section: Fungal Exposomementioning

confidence: 99%

Fungal exposome, human health and unmet needs: a 2022 update with special focus on allergy

Vitte¹,

Michel²,

Malinovschi

et al. 2022

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Humans inhale, ingest and touch thousands of fungi each day. The ubiquity and diversity of the fungal kingdom are in sharp contrast with their complex and relatively blurred taxonomy and scarce knowledge about their distribution, pathogenic effects, and effective interventions at the environmental and individual levels. Here, we present an overview of salient features of fungi as permanent players of the human exposome and key determinants of human health. Improved understanding of the fungal exposome sheds new light on the epidemiology of fungal-related diseases, their immunological substratum, the currently available methods, and biomarkers for environmental and medical fungi. Unmet needs are described and potential approaches are highlighted as perspectives.

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Mycosands: Fungal diversity and abundance in beach sand and recreational waters — Relevance to human health

Cited by 31 publications

References 124 publications

Climate Change Impacts on Microbiota in Beach Sand and Water: Looking Ahead

Climate Change Impacts on Microbiota in Beach Sand and Water: Looking Ahead

Human and Zoonotic Dermatophytoses: Epidemiological Aspects

Fungal exposome, human health and unmet needs: a 2022 update with special focus on allergy

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