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Extensive Genetic Diversity and Widespread Azole Resistance in Greenhouse Populations of Aspergillus fumigatus in Yunnan, China.
mSphere - 10 Feb 2021
Zhou Duanyong, Korfanty Greg A, Mo Meizi, Wang Ruirui, Li Xiao, Li Haixia, Li Shuoshuo, Wu Jin-Yan, Zhang Ke-Qin, Zhang Ying, Xu Jianping
Abstract excerpt
Aspergillus fumigatus is the main cause of invasive aspergillosis (IA) with a high annual global incidence and mortality rate. Recent studies have indicated an increasing prevalence of azole-resistant A. fumigatus (ARAF) strains, with agricultural use of azole fungicides as a potential contributor. China has an extensive agricultural production system and uses a wide array of fungicides for crop production,...
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