Penicillinosis in a HIV-positive individual

Dahiya, Parveen; Kamal, Reet; Puri, Abhiney; Saini, Gaurav; Arora, Anupama

doi:10.4103/0253-7184.93819

Cited by 6 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 13 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Extensive studies that have been recently carried out implicated that many toxin-producing fungi, such as Stachybotrys (Li and Yang, 2005), Penicillium (Dahiya et al, 2012), Aspergillus (Astoreca et al, 2010) and Fusarium (Schollenberger et al, 2002) species produce toxins. Many are harmful to humans and animals when inhaled, ingested or even brought into contact with human skin (Husman, 1996).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Patulin in apple juice and its risk assessments on albino mice

Al-Hazmi

2012

Toxicol Ind Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The contamination of apple juice with patulin mycotoxin is a major risk factor in food safety. This study focuses to assess the biochemical and histopathological effects of patulin in apple juice samples collected from different outlets retailing in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On the basis of the selected dose level, 152.5 ppb patulin/ml was administered daily orally for up to 6 weeks to male albino mice. The exposure to contaminated samples revealed significant elevation of all the studied blood parameters (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase activities as well as creatinine, urea and uric acid contents). On the other hand, and with regard to the accumulated neuronal toxicity of the tested dose level, the toxic signs were recorded as significant increase in the aggressive and locomotor behavioral changes. In addition, the brain areas monoamines concentration revealed variable increased changes. The potential maximal changes in norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin5-hydroxytryptamine levels attained in cortex, hypothalamus, striatum, hippocampus, midbrain and pons and medulla were assessed. Moreover, the histological examination revealed degeneration and necrosis in liver tissues and degenerated glomeruli and hemorrhage between the tubules of the cortical region in kidney tissues. The study declared that patulin-contaminated (152.5 ppb) apple juice exhibited liver, kidney and neurotoxicological effects in 6 weeks orally administered mice.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Patulin in apple juice and its risk assessments on albino mice

Al-Hazmi

2012

Toxicol Ind Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Penicilliosis is caused by Penicillium marneffei which can cause fatal infection in HIV-infected individuals. [ 116 ] It is a dimorphic fungus that can exist in mycelia form at 25ºC and yeast form at 37ºC. [ 117 ] It was first identified in 1973, as an opportunistic infection in a patient with Hodgkins lymphoma.…”

Section: Penicilliosismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[ 118 ] In South-east Asian countries like Thailand, Penicilliosis is the third-most common opportunistic infection in people with AIDS. [ 116 ]…”

Section: Penicilliosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Uncommon opportunistic fungal infections of oral cavity: A review

Deepa

Nair

Sivakumar

et al. 2014

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The majority of opportunistic oral mucosal fungal infections are due to Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus species. Mucor and Cryptococcus also have a major role in causing oral infections, whereas Geotrichum, Fusarium, Rhodotorula, Saccharomyces and Penicillium marneffei are uncommon pathogens in the oral cavity. The broad spectrum of clinical presentation includes pseudo-membranes, abscesses, ulcers, pustules and extensive tissue necrosis involving bone. This review discusses various uncommon opportunistic fungal infections affecting the oral cavity including their morphology, clinical features and diagnostic methods.

show abstract

“…It is most commonly reported in South East Asian countries like China, Thailand, Hong Kong, North Eastern India, and Taiwan. It is the most common opportunistic infection found in HIV-affected individuals after Tuberculosis and Cryptococcus [ 2 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Penicilliosis in a Non-HIV Patient: A Case Report

Hakeem¹,

Kulirankal²,

Mary³

et al. 2023

Cureus

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A 68-year-old female, with a known case of mantle cell lymphoma, came with complaints of persistent cough with expectoration for three months, not responding to multiple courses of antibiotics. Bronchoscopy was done and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) culture revealed Penicillium species. She was started on IV liposomal amphotericin B for 14 days and then switched to oral itraconazole which showed a response to treatment. Early diagnosis of penicilliosis and prompt treatment are important as it is rare and associated with a high mortality rate.

show abstract

Penicillinosis in a HIV-positive individual

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Patulin in apple juice and its risk assessments on albino mice

Patulin in apple juice and its risk assessments on albino mice

Uncommon opportunistic fungal infections of oral cavity: A review

Penicilliosis in a Non-HIV Patient: A Case Report

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About