Rodentborne fungal pathogens in wetland agroecosystem
Braz. j. microbiol
; 43(1): 247-252, Jan.-Mar. 2012. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
The past few decades have witnessed an overwhelming increase in the incidence of fungal infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Consequently, zoonotic diseases, especially through rodents constitute a prominent group among the emerging diseases. Rodents are commensal to man and related health risks are common. Water rats (Rattus norvegicus) are typical to Vembanadu-Kol wetland agroecosystems, where they can act as a good carrier nexus for pathogens. The present study evaluates the carrier status of water rats with respect to fungal pathogens. A total of fifty two fungi covering eighteen families were isolated. Among the isolates, eight were dermaptophytes and Chrysosporium sp. (89.18%) was the frequent isolate. The source-wise analyses showed an increased isolation from ventral hair (67 isolates). Water rats of Vembanadu-Kol wetland agroecosystem are potent carrier of dermaptophytes and other opportunistic fungi, and strong carrier paths are existing too.
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Main subject:
Rodent Diseases
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Rodentia
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Chrysosporium
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Onygenales
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Mitosporic Fungi
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Sustainable Agriculture
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Lung Diseases, Fungal
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Antifungal Agents
Type of study:
Evaluation_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Braz. j. microbiol
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2012
Type:
Article