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Neglected fungal zoonoses: hidden threats to man and animals

S Seyedmousavi1, J Guillot2, A Tolooe3

  • 1Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Microbiology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Invasive Fungi Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

Clinical Microbiology and Infection : the Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
|March 15, 2015
PubMed

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Zoonotic fungi spread between animals and humans, causing public health issues. This review highlights neglected fungal diseases like Talaromyces marneffei and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, urging better prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Zoonotic fungi are transmissible between animals and humans.
  • Some zoonotic fungal infections (mycoses) are globally prevalent.
  • Certain zoonotic fungal diseases receive inadequate public health attention and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review mycoses with zoonotic potential that are often overlooked.
  • To emphasize the need for increased focus on preventive strategies for these neglected fungal infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles and public health reports.
  • Identification and discussion of specific fungal pathogens and associated mycoses.
  • Analysis of the public health impact and preventive challenges of selected zoonotic fungal diseases.

Main Results:

  • Several fungal diseases with zoonotic potential, including Talaromyces (Penicillium) marneffei, Lacazia loboi, Emmonsia spp., Basidiobolus ranarum, Conidiobolus spp., and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, are under-recognized.
  • These neglected mycoses pose significant, yet often unaddressed, public health risks.
  • Current international public health efforts inadequately cover the prevention of these specific zoonotic fungal diseases.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to increase global attention on the zoonotic potential of specific fungal infections.
  • Enhanced preventive strategies are required for neglected mycoses like those caused by Talaromyces marneffei and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.
  • Further research and public health initiatives are essential to mitigate the impact of these zoonotic fungal diseases.
Keywords:
Animalfungihumanmycosesneglectedzoonoses

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