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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Assunto principal:
Doenças dos Roedores
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Roedores
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Chrysosporium
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Onygenales
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Fungos Mitospóricos
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Agricultura Sustentável
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Pneumopatias Fúngicas
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Antifúngicos
Tipo de estudo:
Evaluation_studies
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Braz. j. microbiol
Assunto da revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article