Epidemiological Attributes of Candida Species in Tropical Regions

Bohner, Flóra; Gácser, Attila; Tóth, Renáta

doi:10.1007/s40475-021-00226-5

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“…It can be mentioned that among IFIs, candidemia, and invasive candidiasis are very frequent. The epidemiology of candidemia and invasive candidiasis varies according to geographic location, with C. albicans and C. parapsilosis prevalent in South America in Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia [29].…”

Section: Health Problems Related To Fungimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The O-O bond cleavage of PS and PMS requires a large amount of energy, which can be supplied by UV radiation having more energetic wavelengths (typically 254 nm, (Equations ( 26)-( 30)) [188]. In persulfate-based processes, the formation of other highly oxidizing radicals such as HO* can also occur from the interaction of sulfate radicals with water (Equation ( 28)) or hydroxide anion (Equation (29); this reaction is mainly favored at basic pH. Moreover, PS and PMS can generate small amounts of sulfate radicals at room temperature (∆) from homolytic cleavage of their peroxide bond (Equation ( 30)), but this process is more effective at temperatures above 30 Regarding the inactivation of fungi by persulfates combined with ultraviolet light, we can mention the work performed by Wen et al [17], which presents the inactivation study of four dominant fungal spore genera in groundwater using the UV/PMS system (Table 8).…”

Section: Uv/pmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Alternative and Classical Processes for Disinfection of Water Polluted by Fungi: A Systematic Review

Caicedo-Bejarano,

Morante-Caicedo,

Castro-Narváez

et al. 2024

Water

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The introduction of the first list of priority pathogenic fungi by the World Health Organization stresses the need to research and develop public health actions to mitigate infections caused by fungi. One of those actions involves the water disinfection systems, which comprise classical and alternative methods that have been developed in the last decades. Thereby, this work reviews the disinfection of fungi by classical methods such as chlorination, ozonation, and ultraviolet (UV) treatments and alternative advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) such as photo-Fenton, photocatalysis, or couplings of UV with peroxides. The matrices of aquatic systems (sewage, groundwater, drinking water, among others) were considered. A bibliometric analysis is performed initially, and then some aspects of the resistance to antifungals are presented, and the efficiency of the diverse processes in the reduction in fungal loading is also revised. Herein, it is shown the role of the disinfecting agents (e.g., chlorine, hydroxyl radical, or light) and their effects on fungi structures (e.g., direct DNA damage, or indirect damage due to the action of radicals). Moreover, gaps, such as the treatment of antifungal-resistant fungi and limited information about combinations among AOPs, related to the disinfection of water polluted by fungi, were identified.

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Section: Health Problems Related To Fungimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Uv/pmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Alternative and Classical Processes for Disinfection of Water Polluted by Fungi: A Systematic Review

Caicedo-Bejarano,

Morante-Caicedo,

Castro-Narváez

et al. 2024

Water

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Anticandidal Activity and Mechanism of Action of Several Cationic Chimeric Antimicrobial Peptides

Memariani

Moravvej

et al. 2023

Int J Pept Res Ther

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Polymeric film containing pomegranate peel extract as a promising tool for the treatment of candidiasis

Paula

Costa

Silva

et al. 2022

Natural Product Research

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Polymeric films containing pomegranate peel extract (PPE) can act as a drugdelivery platform for topical treatment of candidiasis. The composition, mechanical resistance, and in vitro antifungal activity of a polymeric film containing PPE at 1.25 mg.mL -1 w/w were investigated. Films were prepared using a solvent casting technique.. The incorporation of PPE in the polymeric matrix gave rise to homogeneous, smooth, shiny, and yellowish-brown films. FTIR spectra of the film containing PPE showed differences without compromising the stability of the extract and the matrix. SEM analysis showed the existence of interruptions in the continuity of the films with extract, which promoted a reduction in the mechanical parameters without significantly changing the tensile strength and elongation at break. Films showed adequate mechanical properties and antifungal activity on Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei and C. tropicalis.

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Epidemiological Attributes of Candida Species in Tropical Regions

Cited by 5 publications

References 72 publications

Alternative and Classical Processes for Disinfection of Water Polluted by Fungi: A Systematic Review

Alternative and Classical Processes for Disinfection of Water Polluted by Fungi: A Systematic Review

Anticandidal Activity and Mechanism of Action of Several Cationic Chimeric Antimicrobial Peptides

Polymeric film containing pomegranate peel extract as a promising tool for the treatment of candidiasis

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