Molecular Methods for Identification of Aspergillus Species

Deák, Eszter; Balajee, S. Arunmozhi

doi:10.1007/978-90-481-2408-4_5

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“…Aspergillus species identification based on molecular methods can be cost-effective, and rapid, with a good discriminatory approach for delineating species [12]. Genes encoding ribosomal RNA and spacers occur in tandem repeats and multiple copies are present in each fungal genome.…”

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Molecular epidemiology of Aspergillus collected from cystic fibrosis patients

Sabino

Ferreira

Moss

et al. 2015

Journal of Cystic Fibrosis

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To our knowledge, this is the first prospective study of Aspergillus species in CF using molecular methods. The paucity of non-A. fumigatus and of cryptic species of A. fumigatus suggests a special association of A. fumigatus sensu stricto with CF airways, indicating it likely displays unique characteristics making it suitable for chronic residence in that milieu. These findings could refine an epidemiologic and therapeutic approach geared to this pathogen.

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Molecular epidemiology of Aspergillus collected from cystic fibrosis patients

Sabino

Ferreira

Moss

et al. 2015

Journal of Cystic Fibrosis

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“…Even in the era of molecular biology, microscopy and culture remain commonly used and essential tools for the diagnosis of aspergillosis. Molecular methods (Deak et al 2010) and immunohistochemical technique (Jensen et al, 1997;Carrasco et al, 2001;Beytut et al, 2004;Beytut et al, 2007) for identification of Aspergillus species have been described. Antifungal susceptibility testing for Aspergillus spp.…”

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The First Case of Angioinvasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps Himalayensis)

Barathidasan

Singh

Saini

et al. 2013

Avian Biology Research

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We present the first case of angioinvasive pulmonary aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in a Himalayan Griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis). We describe in detail the clinical, gross, histopathological and mycological findings. Clinical signs of weakness, emaciation, dyspnea, incoordination, and inability to fly were observed in this bird before succumbing to the illness, despite supportive care. Grossly, several yellowish circumscribed, raised, miliary nodules were observed on the surface of lungs, air sac membranes, trachea, pericardium, aorta, pulmonary artery and kidneys. Histologically, granulomatous pneumonia and airsacculitis, and angioinvasion of fungal hyphae were noticed. Aspergillus fumigatus organism was isolated from the lungs and air sacs of the bird. This seems to be the first report of angioinvasive pulmonary aspergillosis in birds of prey, and a rare finding in avian species.

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Molecular Approaches to Detect and Identify Fungal Agents in Various Environmental Settings

Sabino

Pinheiro

2016

Environmental Mycology in Public Health

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Molecular Methods for Identification of Aspergillus Species

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Molecular epidemiology of Aspergillus collected from cystic fibrosis patients

Molecular epidemiology of Aspergillus collected from cystic fibrosis patients

The First Case of Angioinvasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps Himalayensis)

Molecular Approaches to Detect and Identify Fungal Agents in Various Environmental Settings

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