Report of Two Cases in Which Candida auris Was Isolated from Serous Otorrhea [0.03%]
耳部分泌物中分离出auris念珠菌2例报告
Akiko Inoue,Masakazu Sasaki,Shinji Ogihara et al.
Akiko Inoue et al.
We describe two clinical features and the fact that Candida auris was isolated from their otorrhea. As a result, antifungal agents were administrated with neither of two cases, and both had favorable clinical outcomes with drainage and anti...
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Medical mycology journal. 2025;66(2):87-90. DOI:10.3314/mmj.24-00021 2025
Importance of Collaboration Between Microbiology Laboratories, Pathology Departments, Dermatologists, and Clinical Mycologists in the Diagnosis of Fungal Infectious Diseases Through the Accurate Detection of Fungi [0.03%]
微生物实验室、病理学系、皮肤科医生和临床真菌学家之间的合作以准确检测真菌诊断真菌感染疾病的重要性
Shigeki Misawa
Shigeki Misawa
Fungal detection by microbiology testing is essential for diagnosing fungal infections. In routine clinical microbiology, limited specimens are automatically covered for fungi; hence, detection of fungi from many other clinical specimens de...
Kiminobu Takeda,Kazushi Anzawa,Akira Shimizu
Kiminobu Takeda
We encountered a case of familial infection of Trichophyton rubrum infection affecting five of six cohabiting family members: father, tinea pedis; mother tinea corporis; first son tinea pedis; second son tinea corporis; and third son tinea ...
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Medical mycology journal. 2025;66(2):69-74. DOI:10.3314/mmj.24-00022 2025
Harunari Shimoyama,Chiaki Yamanishi,Aya Komori et al.
Harunari Shimoyama et al.
In recent years, the lifespans of individuals with severe motor and intellectual disabilities (SMID) have progressed with the development of medical care and nursing practices. Respiratory disorders account for a large proportion of medical...
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Medical mycology journal. 2025;66(2):55-59. DOI:10.3314/mmj.24-00033 2025
Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans That Responded to Fosravuconazole [0.03%]
由表皮癣菌所致头癣对 fosravuconazole 治疗有反应
Ayaka Miyata,Utako Kimura,Hiromitsu Noguchi et al.
Ayaka Miyata et al.
We herein report the first case of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that responded to fosravuconazole (F-RVCZ). Clinical improvement was achieved within six weeks after the start of F-RVCZ therapy, and the hairbrush culture te...
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Medical mycology journal. 2025;66(2):51-54. DOI:10.3314/mmj.24-00032 2025
Fungicidal Efficacy of Amphotericin B and Micafungin Against Candida auris Within Macrophage [0.03%]
阿米卡星和米卡芬净对巨噬细胞内白色念珠菌的抗真菌效力研究
Fujiang Zhao,Azusa Takahashi-Nakaguchi,Michiyo Okamoto et al.
Fujiang Zhao et al.
Candida auris poses a significant therapeutic challenge due to its resistance to azoles echinocandins and amphotericin B (AMPH-B). While C. auris strains are known to exhibit high survival rates within macrophages the susceptibility of phag...
CRISPR-Cas9 RNP-Mediated Deletion of ERG25 in Non-albicans Candida Species, Including Candida auris [0.03%]
利用CRISPR-Cas9 RNP在非白色念珠菌属中删除ERG25基因（包括Candidaauris）
Michiyo Okamoto,Kaname Sasamoto,Azusa Takahashi-Nakaguchi et al.
Michiyo Okamoto et al.
The incidence of infections caused by non-albicans Candida (NAC) species, including Candida glabrata and Candida tropicalis, has recently increased. Furthermore, Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant yeast, poses a serious threat to global h...
[A Case of Phaeohyphomycosis Caused by Exophiala xenobiotica in an Immunocompromised Host] [0.03%]
免疫功能低下患者发生的由Exophiala xenobiotica导致的黑霉菌病一例报告
Reiko Saito,Tomomichi Shimizu,Akio Kondoh et al.
Reiko Saito et al.
Phaeohyphomycosis is a rare subcutaneous fungal infection caused by melanin-containing brown-pigmented fungi. It typically occurs after skin injury in immunocompromised individuals. Herein, we report a case of phaeohyphomycosis caused by Ex...
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Medical mycology journal. 2025;66(1):7-10. DOI:10.3314/mmj.24-00013 2025
Cryptococcosis [0.03%]
隐球菌病
Hisako Kushima,Hiroshi Ishii
Hisako Kushima
Approximately one million new cases of cryptococcosis develop each year worldwide, resulting in approximately 600,000 deaths. Most cases occurred in HIV patients from African countries south of the Sahara Desert. In light of this situation,...
First Identification of Domestic Clade I Candida auris in Japanese Otitis Externa Patients Without Travel History [0.03%]
首次发现日本本土耳念珠菌I类群感染无旅行史的外耳炎患者
Kazuya Tone,Yuko Nagano,Kazumi Sakamoto et al.
Kazuya Tone et al.
Background: Candida auris is an emerging fungus causing nosocomial infections and outbreaks, with many strains exhibiting multidrug resistance. This study analyzed the C. auris clinical isolates at The Jikei University Sc...
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Medical mycology journal. 2025;66(1):21-25. DOI:10.3314/mmj.24-00019 2025