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Diagnosis and Chemotherapy of Mycotic Mastitis (소의 진균성유방염의 진단과 화학요법 1예)

  • Pal Mahendra;Lee Chang-Woo
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.53-57
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    • 1991
  • Opportunistic mycotic infection of mammary gland due to Candida tropicalis is described in a 7-year-old Holstein Friesian cow with a history of prologned use of antibiotics and corticosteroids. C. tropicalis was repeatedly isolated from the mastitic milk on simplified sunflower seed medium at 30$^{\circ}C$. The pathogen was directly detected in the infected milk by 'PHOL' technique. Microscopic examination of Gram stained smears of milk sediment revealed numerous yeast cells and hyphae morphologically consistent with Candida spp. In vitro drug sensitivity test indicated that C. tropicalis was sensitive to nystatin. Chemotherapy with intramammary infusion of nystatin was successful as evidenced by clinical and mycological observations. It emphasizes the growing significance of Candida spp. and other opportunistic fungal pathogens in Veterinary medicine.

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Research on ANIOS Disinfection Efficiency to Prevent Infection in Radiography Room (방사선촬영실 감염 방지를 위한 에니오설프의 소독효율 연구)

  • Jung, Woo-Chan;Ahn, Ki-Song;Yang, Eun-Ju;Kim, Young-Jae
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.55-61
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    • 2021
  • In this study, microbes were collected before and after disinfection using ANIOS(ANIOSURF Premium NPC) and compared the areas where the radiological technologist and the patient frequently contacted the chest X-ray. From September 1st to September 7th, 2020. in P Hospital in Deagu, 4 region were collected in a 10×10 size using a sterile cotton swab of the transport medium, and before and after disinfection results were obtained through the colorimetric method. As a result, n the X-ray tube handle Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Bacillus spp., Candida spp., and in the Chin region Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcu faecium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NTM, and in the Chest region Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcu faecium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and in the Palm region NTM, Candida spp. were detected, and 103 CFU(Colony Forming Unit) or more were measured. After disinfection, only X-ray tube handle was detect Bacillus spp. and more than 102 CFU was measured. Microorganisms found prior to disinfection can cause opportunistic infections, Experimental results showed that Aniosulf(0.25%) is more economical and disinfectant than ethanol(70-90%) and isopropyl alcohol(70-90%). However, further research is needed on the detection of Bacillus spp. resultingly this research is useful basic data of infection control in Radiography room and prevention secondary infections.

Antimicrobial Agent from Schima wallichii ssp. liukiuensis against Candida spp. (Schima wallichii ssp. Liukiuensis 추출물 Sterol Glycoside의 Candida spp.에 대한 항균활성)

  • Shin, Kuem;Min, Ji-Yun;Kang, Seung-Mi;Park, Dong-Jin;Song, Hyun-Jin;Kwon, Oh-Woong;Yang, Jae-Kyung;Karigar, Chandrakant S.;Choi, Myung-Suk
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.61-67
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    • 2009
  • This study carried out development of a natural antimicrobial agent from Schima wallichii ssp. liukiuensis. Compound I exhibiting potent antimicrobial activity against Candida spp. was isolated from the methanol extracts of Schima wallichii ssp. liukiuensis. The structure of I identified as a sterol glycoside consisted of a trisaccharide and ${\alpha}_1$-sitosterol. Trisaccharide composed of L-rhamnose, D-galactose and D-glucose residues. The antimicrobial activity of I was selective on yeast rather than bacteria or other fungi. Compound I was demonstrated to be ineffective against toxicity to mouse liver cells where as protective to human dermal fibroblast cells at low concentrations. Thus, it is reasonable to expect a sterol glycoside (I) as a valuable alternative for synthetic antifungal.

Isolation and Characterization of Wild Yeasts from Water and Riverside Soils of Geumgang Midstream in Gongju City, Korea (금강 중류 공주시 주변 물과 토양으로부터 야생효모의 분리 및 국내 미기록 효모 특성)

  • Han, Sang-Min;Kim, Ji-Yoon;Lee, Hyang Burm;Kim, Ha-Kun;Lee, Jong-Soo
    • The Korean Journal of Mycology
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    • v.46 no.2
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    • pp.98-104
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    • 2018
  • The goal of this study was to elucidate wild yeast diversity of the midstream region of the Geumgang river, Gongju, Chungnam province, Korea. Fifty strains of 24 species of wild yeasts were isolated from 45 water and soil samples among which Cryptococcus spp. (11 strains), Cryptococcus magnus (7 strains), Rhodotorula spp. (9 strains), and Hanseniaspora spp. (6 strains) were dominant. Four species, Candida chauliodes WJSF 0201, Candida oleophila WJSF 0202, Candida catenulata WJSF 0203, and Candida jaroonii WJSF 0204, represented newly recorded yeasts in Korea. All of these unrecorded yeasts were oval in shape, formed ascospores and pseudomycelium, and grew in vitamin-free medium. Candida oleophila WJSF 0202 was thermophilic which can grow at $37^{\circ}C$.

Bactericidal Effect of the Aos Denti Germ for Denture Cleansing Effervescent Tablet against Oral Microorganisms

  • Park, Min Ah;Jung, So Young;Heo, Seong Eun;Bae, Il Kown
    • International Journal of Oral Biology
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.75-81
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    • 2016
  • Human mouth environment is known to include a variety bacteria, including Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Actinomyces spp., Lactobacillus spp., Candida spp., Enterobacteriaceae, et al. Human oral microorganisms can cause dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, respiratory tract infection, and cardiovascular disease. Thus, right denture cleaning is essential to oral and general human health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the bactericidal effect of a sodium dichloroisocyanurate-based effervescent tablet (Aos Denti Germ, Aos Company, Chungbuk, Korea) against oral microorganisms. A total of 5 species Streptococcus spp. (Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus oralis, and Streptococcus sobrinus), Actinomyces oris, Candida albicans, and Escherichia coli were used in this study. All strains were exposed to the distilled water prepared with effervescent tablet. After the exposure, the mixture of strains and effervescent tablet was inoculated onto blood agar or MacConkey agar plate and cultured at $36^{\circ}C$. All strains were killed immediately on exposure to effervescent tablet. The results suggested that effervescent tablet could be used as an effective denture cleanser for dental hygiene.

Inhibition of Yeast Growth by Broadly Cross-Reactive Antisera Elicited by Heterologous Mannan-Protein Conjugate

  • Machova, Eva;Korcova, Jana;Cizova, Alzbeta;Bystricky, Slavomir
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.25 no.7
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    • pp.1177-1179
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    • 2015
  • A new approach to obtain broadly cross-reactive antisera against important yeast pathogens by intensive hyperimmunization with polysaccharide-protein conjugates is described here. Surface mannan of Candida albicans and capsular galactoglucoxylomannan of Cryptococcus laurentii were isolated and chemically linked to human serum albumin. Antisera elicited by a 7-week vigorous immunization of rabbits with the conjugates showed effective cross-reactive growth inhibition of different representatives of Candida spp. as well as Cryptococcus spp. IgG antibodies are evidenced as the effective component of the antisera.

Antifungal Activities of Herbal Essential Oils and Combination Effects with Ketoconazole against Candide spp. (수종 허브정유의 Candida속 진균에 대한 억제 활성 및 Ketoconazole과의 병용효과)

  • 신승원
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.46 no.3
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    • pp.203-207
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    • 2002
  • The antifungal activities of the essential oils from Anthemis nobilis, Ciderus atlantica, Juniperus communis, Lavandula angustifolia, Pelargonium graveolens, Pogestemon patchouli, Rosmarinus officinalis, and Styrax tonkinensis which are recommended for the treatment of microbial infections in aromatherapy and complementary medicines were tested against Candida spp. The activities were measured by broth dilution method and disk diffusion assay. Most of the test oils inhibited growth of Candida albicans, C. utilis and C. tropicalis. Especially, the essential oil from Pelargonium graveolens and its main component, citronellol showed the strongest activity among the herbs except benzoic acid from Styrax tonkinensis which is well-known antimicrobial compound. As a result of checkerboard microtiter test. synergistic effect of citronellol, was shown when the component was combinated with ketoconazole, displaying a fractional inhibiting concentration (FIC) index of 0.37 against C. albicans.

Characteristics on Enzyme and Microorganism by Soaking Time of Glutinious Rice (찹쌀의 수침 시간에 따른 수침액의 효소 및 미생물에 관한 특성)

  • 전형주;손경희;이명권
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.104-107
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    • 1995
  • This study was attempted to simplify the complex steeping mechanism and propose the scientific approach of microorganism. As Enzyme activity showed that as steeping hours increase, the а-amylase activity increased. Most commonly microorganisms in steeping liquid were Corynebacter spp., Candida spp. and Lactobacillus spp. According to results, steeping acidifies the character of glutinous rice, affec-ting the starch's n-amylase and bring about component's changes. As Candide spp. and Lactobaillus spp. of the steeping liquid increase, the character of liquid is acidifying.

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Identification of Fungus from Dog and Diagnosis using PCR (개에서 분리한 진균의 동정과 PCR을 이용한 진단)

  • 장화석;문영찬;이상원;김휘율;김태종
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.35-44
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    • 2004
  • This study was performed to examine the mycological features of canine skin. A total of 50 dogs with skin lesions were examined for dermatology from October, 2000 to April, 2001. The isolation rates of dermatophytes, yeast, filamentous fungi and superficial fungi were 36.4%, 13.5%, 35.3% and 13.6%. The dermatophytes isolated in dogs were Microsporum canins and Trichophyton mentagrophytes were 75% and 25%. The yeast and superficial fungi isolated in dogs were Candida albicans, Rhodntorula minnata, Candida ceferrii and Malassezia spp. were 16.7%. 16.7%, 16.7% and 50%. The filamentous fungi by Aspergillus funigatus, Aspergillus niger, Penicillum spp., Alternaria spp. were 12.5%, 12.5%, 50%, and 25%. In determine if polymerase chain reaction (PCR) could be applied for diagnosis of dermatophytes, yeast and filamentous fungi, control and clinical samples were tested. The size of specific PCR product in agarose gel was 340 bp for dermatophytes and 210 bp for yeast and filamentous fungi, respectively.

Oral Candidiasis (임상가를 위한 특집 2 - 구강 캔디다증)

  • Kim, Ok-Joon
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.48 no.5
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    • pp.355-364
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    • 2010
  • The frequency of mucosal and cutaneous fungal infection is increasing worldwide, which is due to the increase of immunocompromised patients. Candida albicans are the principal species associated with human oral mycosis and are known to be the most virulent among pathogenic Candida spp. In this review, oral candidiasis were classified and oral mucosal manifestations of candidiasis were filed. And its diagnosis and management would be reviewed briefly.