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Rhinosporidiosis and the pond

M Prakash1, J Carlton Johnny1

  • 1Department of ENT, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|May 28, 2015
PubMed

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Rhinosporidiosis, a fungal infection, uniquely affects specific regions like India and Sri Lanka. This study explores environmental and community factors potentially explaining its limited geographic prevalence.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic fungal infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi.
  • The disease's life cycle and transmission routes remain poorly understood.
  • Its geographic distribution is notably restricted, primarily to the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the factors contributing to the unique geographic prevalence of rhinosporidiosis.
  • To correlate epidemiological patterns with environmental and community-specific variables.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on rhinosporidiosis epidemiology.
  • Analysis of environmental data including climate, rainfall, and water quality in endemic areas.
  • Consideration of community practices, zoonotic potential, and aquatic organism composition.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary correlations suggest that specific water physicochemical properties and aquatic organism composition may play a role.
  • Community practices and climatic conditions in regions like India and Sri Lanka are hypothesized to influence transmission.
  • The unique prevalence pattern is likely multifactorial, involving a complex interplay of environmental and behavioral elements.

Conclusions:

  • The restricted prevalence of rhinosporidiosis in certain regions is potentially linked to a combination of environmental, water-related, and community factors.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the precise etiological and transmission dynamics of Rhinosporidium seeberi.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for developing targeted prevention and control strategies for rhinosporidiosis.
Keywords:
PondRhinospordium seebrirhinosporidiosis

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