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The mycobiota of 160 hair and nail samples collected from 4 different governorates in upper Egypt were estimated using soil plate method for isolating keratinophilic and dermatophytic fungi. Twenty-three fungi were recorded on both hair and nail samples collected from the four governorates. Highest fungal diversity (20) was collected from Red Sea samples followed by Qena (18) and Aswan (17) while lowest fungal diversity was recorded from Sohage samples. The common genera were Aphanoascus, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Paecilomyces and Chrysosporium. The most prevalent species belonging to these genera were: A. fulvescens, Aphanoascus sp. A. flavus link, A. flavus var. columnaris, P. chrysogenium. P. lilacinus and C. sulfureum. True dermatophytes such as Nannizzia fulva appeared in 20~30% of the male samples.
ABSTRACT
The mycobiota of 160 hair and nail samples collected from 4 different governorates in upper Egypt were estimated using soil plate method for isolating keratinophilic and dermatophytic fungi. Twenty- three fungi were recorded on both hair and nail samples collected from the four governorates. Highest fungal diversity (20) was collected from Red Sea samples followed by Qena (18) and Aswan (17) while lowest fungal diversity was recorded from Sohage samples. The common genera were Aphanoascus, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Paecilomyces and Chrysosporium. The most prevalent species belonging to these genera were: A. fulvescens, Aphanoascus sp. A. flavus link, A. flavus var. columnaris, P. chrysogenium. P. lilacinus and C. sulfureum. True dermatophytes such as Nannizzia fulva appeared in 20~30% of the male samples.
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Humans , Male , Arthrodermataceae , Aspergillus , Chrysosporium , Egypt , Fungi , Hair , Indian Ocean , Paecilomyces , Penicillium , SoilABSTRACT
Gibberella fujikuroi is species complex. This species complex includes Fusarium tabacinum, F. moniliforme (= F. verticillioides), F. nygamai, F. proliferatum as well as F. subglutinans. Our objective was to develop a technique to differentiate between isolates of F. subglutinans, F. proliferatum and F. verticillioides. Thirty-two strains of F. subglutinans, six strains from F. verticillioides and five strains of F. Proliferatum isolated from maize in Austria were studied using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD). F. subglutinans strains clustered very closely, with similarity ranging from 87~100%. On the other hand, all the amplification patterns of F. verticillioides were identical, as well as in the case of F. proliferatum. Our results indicated that these Fusaria species are distinct species and hence RAPD markers can be quick and reliable for differentiating them.
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Austria , DNA , Fusarium , Gibberella , Hand , Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique , Zea maysABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Controversy remains regarding the optimal surgical management of patients with coexisting significant carotid and coronary artery disease. The debate has deepened by the evolution of new approaches for the treatment of both coronary and carotid disease. We report our early experience with combined off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the treatment of patients with coexisting coronary and carotid disease. METHODS: Our computer database was examined to obtain patients and their demographics and clinical profiles. Operative reports were reviewed. Telephone interviews were conducted to assess follow-up status. RESULTS: Thirteen patients underwent combined OPCAB and CEA. Average age was 71 years. The CEA was performed with intraluminal shunting and patch reconstruction. On average, 3.6 bypass grafts were performed. There were no gross neurologic complications or myocardial infarctions. Excluding an outlier, mean length of hospital stay was 8.2 days. All patients were well on follow-up (2 weeks to 16 months). CONCLUSIONS: A combined OPCAB and CEA strategy appears safe and effective. Further follow-up and experience is warranted before conclusions regarding potential benefits of this approach for staged or conventional OPCAB/CEA procedures can be made.
