In recent years, the occurrence of clinical infections has increased dramatically. The considerable use of antifungal agents, there has been a remarkable increase in drug resistance among infections species [1]. The diseases most common caused by fungi are dermatomycoses and aspergillosis, where the dermatomycoses result from superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair, or nails, which coul...

We report a case of a cutaneous fungal infection in a 12-year-old oncology patient related to patient tape. Our facility had no established guidelines for patient tape. A survey conducted of multiple local healthcare facilities revealed no existing policies or standards of care related to tape storage or use. This reveals a gap in practice. We call for formal recommendations for tape storage an...

In a tropical country like India the incidence of sporotrichosis is expected to be common with other dermatomycosis, but excepting one case there is no other record on the subject. This scarcity of reports may be due to actual rarity of the disease or its non-recognition by physicians. The only case reported was by one of the authors (Ghosh, 1932). During the last 15 years 12 more cases have be...

Kaolin powder may be used to carry and preserve an Aspergillus sp. for at least 90 days without contamination and with retention of its activity in softening and upgrading barky jute.

This discussion is intended to be an overview of current advances in the development of fungal cell wall vaccines with an emphasis on Candida; it is not a comprehensive historical review of all fungal cell wall vaccines. Selected, more recent, innovative strategies for developing fungal vaccines will be highlighted. Both scientific and logistical obstacles related to the development of, and cli...

We report a case of bacterial necrotising fasciitis complicated by the rare fungus Absidia corymbifera. Although this fungal infection is rare, the prognosis is poor and it therefore requires attention. Only 30 cases have been reported since 1874, and we are the first group to report this clinical scenario in our locality. Using a comprehensive journal review, we discuss the expected clinical c...