Isolation of dermatophytes and other keratinophilic fungi from soils of Mysore (India)

Deshmukh, Sunil K.; Agrawal,; Jain,

doi:10.1046/j.1439-0507.2000.00539.x

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“…In our study, C. indicum was the second commonest keratinophilic fungus with an incidence of 12% in St. Kitts and 5.5% in Nevis. It may be mentioned here that C. indicum has been recorded as the most abundant keratinophilic species in some soil surveys in India [6,7]. Both M. gypseum and C. indicum have been recorded earlier from Bahamas [8].…”

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“…Non-dermatophytic keratihnophilic fungi¸ including species of Chrysosporium and other genera of fungi, are known to occur as saprobes in soil; some of them are potential pathogens for humans and animals [1][2]. Surveys conducted in several countries in different parts of the world have demonstrated the occurrence of a variety of keratinophilic fungi, such as Chrsyosporium species and dermatophytes including Microsporum gypseum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, T. terrestre and T. simii, in soils of varying habitats [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].…”

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Prevalence of keratinophilic fungi in soils of St. Kitts and Nevis

Gugnani¹,

Sharma²,

Gupta³

et al. 2011

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Information on the prevalence of keratinophilic fungi in West Indies is scanty. Occurrence of keratinophilic fungi in soils of St. Kitts and Nevis has not been investigated previously. Methodology: The prevalence of keratinophilic fungi was investigated in 108 samples of soils of varying habitats from St. Kitts and 55 such samples from Nevis by hair-baiting technique. Fungal growths appearing on the hair baits after four to eight weeks of incubation at room temperature were microscopically examined and cultured on mycological media. Cultures were identified on the basis of colonial and microscopic features. Results: Forty-nine (45%) of the samples from St. Kitts and 38 (69%) from Nevis were positive for keratinophilic fungi. Microsporum gypseum complex, a well-known geophilic dermatophyte, was the most frequently recovered species being present in 15.7% of soils of St. Kitts and 40% of soils of Nevis. The next commonest species recovered was Chrysosporium indicum, represented by 15 (13.9%) isolates from St. Kitts and seven (12.7%) isolates from Nevis. Other infrequently isolated keratinophilic species included Chrysosporium tropicum, Chrysosporium keratinophilum, and unidentified Chrysosporium species. Conclusions: This study is the first of its kind in the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. A high incidence of M. gypseum complex in the soil of these islands is a noteworthy finding of public health significance.

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Prevalence of keratinophilic fungi in soils of St. Kitts and Nevis

Gugnani¹,

Sharma²,

Gupta³

et al. 2011

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“…In the northern region of India, the presence of Onychomycosis was evaluated which is a chronic fungal infection of nails. In this investigation T. mentagrophyte, T. rubrum and C. albicans is a key agent for nail onychomycosis [127]. In Himachal Pradesh, the occurrence of dermatophytes was examined in hilly areas and achieved about eleven species from five genera.…”

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Distribution and Prevalence of Dermatophytes in Semi-Arid Region of India

Sharma¹,

Kumawat²,

Sharma³

et al. 2015

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Earth has been documented as a natural territory for fungi which cover individual kingdom with evolution. In subsequently vertebrates developed keratin which was a part of life as a structural aspect. Few moulds have skilled to digest keratin and crop up from soil and wastewater habitats. They take part as a keratinolytic agent in the purification of α-keratins with an incidence of disulphide and hydrogen bonds which are improperly biodegradable. The best moulds genera to decay of keratin are Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. The presences of these genera are open health issues in developing countries where they cause the mortal mycotic contagion. The reason behind this is perceived to be the poor hygienic environment and socioeconomic behaviour among people. The present review is a compilation of updated information concerning the nature of these keratinolytic moulds and abundances of most contributed developing countries including India.

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“…playgrounds, stables and zoological gardens [11,27]. Lewin et al [28] investigated a reasonably common phenomenon that involved healthy polar bears (Ursus maritimus) kept in zoological gardens undergoing a 'greening' of their hair.…”

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Interpreting biological degradative processes acting on mammalian hair in the living and the dead: which ones are taphonomic?

Tridico

Koch

Michaud³

et al. 2014

Proc. R. Soc. B.

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Although the taphonomic (post-mortem) degradation processes relevant to teeth and bones have been well described, those taking place with regards to mammalian hairs have not been characterized to the same extent. This present article describes, in detail, microscopic changes resulting from the actions of biological agents that digest and degrade hairs. The most noteworthy and prevalent agents responsible for the destruction of hair structure are fungi, which use a range of strategies to invade and digest hairs. One of the most important finds to emerge from this study is that taphonomic structures and processes can easily be interpreted by the unwary as 'real', or as class characteristics for a particular animal taxon. Moreover, under certain conditions, 'taphonomic' processes normally associated with the dead are also present on the hairs of the living. This work will improve the reliability of hair examinations in forensic, archaeological and palaeontological applications-in addition, the finding has relevance in the protection of mammalian collections susceptible to infestation. This article also addresses the popular myth that ancient peoples were often red-haired and discusses phenomena responsible for this observation. Insights gained from detailed characterization of taphonomic processes in 95 hairs from a variety of species demonstrate the range and breadth of degradative effects on hair structure and colour. Lastly, the study demonstrates that hairs often tell a story and that there is value of extracting as much morphological data as possible from hairs, prior to destructive sampling for biomolecules.

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Isolation of dermatophytes and other keratinophilic fungi from soils of Mysore (India)

Abstract: In Mysore, India, 88 soil samples were collected from various areas and habitats and screened for the presence of dermatophytes and related keratinophilic fungi.

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Prevalence of keratinophilic fungi in soils of St. Kitts and Nevis

Prevalence of keratinophilic fungi in soils of St. Kitts and Nevis

Distribution and Prevalence of Dermatophytes in Semi-Arid Region of India

Interpreting biological degradative processes acting on mammalian hair in the living and the dead: which ones are taphonomic?

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