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Multilocus Sequence Typing Reveals Extensive Genetic Diversity of the Emerging Fungal Pathogen Scedosporium aurantiacum.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2021
Harun Azian, Kan Alex, Schwabenbauer Katharina, Gilgado Felix, Perdomo Haybrig, Firacative Carolina, Losert Heidemarie, Abdullah Sarimah, Giraud Sandrine, Kaltseis Josef, Fraser Mark, Buzina Walter, Lackner Michaela, Blyth Christopher C, Arthur Ian, Rainer Johannes, Lira José F Cano, Artigas Josep Guarro, Tintelnot Kathrin, Slavin Monica A, Heath Christopher H, Bouchara Jean-Philippe, Chen Sharon C A, Meyer Wieland
Abstract excerpt
Scedosporium spp. are the second most prevalent filamentous fungi after Aspergillus spp. recovered from cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in various regions of the world. Although invasive infection is uncommon prior to lung transplantation, fungal colonization may be a risk factor for invasive disease with attendant high mortality post-transplantation. Abundant in the environment, Scedosporium aurantiacum has...
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