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[Entomophthoromycoses in Madagascar (three cases)]

J L Pecarrere1, M Huerre, P Lafond

  • 1Centre de Biologie Clinique-Institut Pasteur de Madagascar.

Archives De L'Institut Pasteur De Madagascar
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study reports three new cases of Entomophthoromycosis in Madagascar. Fungal infections were identified using immunofluorescence and isolation techniques, revealing Basidiobolus ranarum and Conidiobolus coronatus as causative agents.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Entomophthoromycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by fungi in the order Entomophthorales.
  • Cases are infrequently reported, particularly in regions like Madagascar.
  • Accurate etiological diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and understanding disease epidemiology.

Observation:

  • Three distinct cases of Entomophthoromycosis were documented in Madagascar.
  • Two patients presented with subcutaneous entomophthoromycosis, where the causative agent was initially unisolated.
  • One patient exhibited rhinoentomophthoromycosis, a more severe form affecting the nasal region.

Findings:

  • Immunofluorescence assays identified Basidiobolus ranarum as the causative agent in the subcutaneous cases.

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  • Conidiobolus coronatus was successfully isolated from the rhinoentomophthoromycosis case.
  • This marks the first documented isolation of Conidiobolus coronatus in Madagascar.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the presence and etiological agents of Entomophthoromycosis in Madagascar.
    • Emphasizes the utility of immunofluorescence for diagnosing cases where fungal isolation is challenging.
    • Underscores the need for increased awareness and diagnostic capabilities for rare fungal infections in tropical regions.