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View article: Molecular Characterization of <i>Trichomonas tenax</i> Causing Pulmonary Infection
Molecular Characterization of <i>Trichomonas tenax</i> Causing Pulmonary Infection Open
A 58-year-old man presented with retrosternal pain 30 months after a surgical operation for reflux esophagitis in relation to Barrett's esophagus. Gastroscopy revealed an ulcer of the inferior part of the esophagus, which on biopsy proved …
View article: <i>Trichinella murrelli</i>: pathological features in human muscles at different delays after infection
<i>Trichinella murrelli</i>: pathological features in human muscles at different delays after infection Open
The authors describe the pathological aspects of muscles of three patients infected with Trichinella murrelli. Biopsies were carried out at various intervals. Six weeks after infection, the muscular larvae were not encapsulated whereas enc…
View article: Identification of <i>Fusarium</i> Species Involved in Human Infections by 28S rRNA Gene Sequencing
Identification of <i>Fusarium</i> Species Involved in Human Infections by 28S rRNA Gene Sequencing Open
Fusarium spp. have emerged as major opportunistic fungal agents. Since new antifungal agents exhibit variable activity against Fusarium isolates depending on the species, rapid identification at the species level is required. Conventional …
View article: Evaluation of a rapid enzyme immunoassay for diagnosis of hepatic amoebiasis
Evaluation of a rapid enzyme immunoassay for diagnosis of hepatic amoebiasis Open
We compared the capability of rapid enzyme immunoassay (EIA) to detect antiamoebic antibodies during hepatic amoebiasis with those of indirect hemagglutination and latex agglutination. EIA is simple to perform and rapid (20 min) and does n…
View article: Invasive<i>Fusarium</i>infections: a retrospective survey of 31 cases
Invasive<i>Fusarium</i>infections: a retrospective survey of 31 cases Open
A retrospective study was conducted in France to investigate Fusarium infections which are now recognized as emerging opportunistic infections. The clinical and mycological findings for 31 cases diagnosed between 1984 and 1993 by members o…