The First Survey of Hendersonula toruloidea as a Human Pathogen in Iran

B. Baban, A. Choolaei, M. Emami, M. Shidfar, S. Rezaei

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Abstract

The possible presence of Hendersonula toruloidea in the environment and its role as a human pathogen in Iran was studied. Samples were collected both from trees likely to be infected and from patients who presented with suspected fungal infections of the hands and feet. The samples were mainly collected in areas of southern Iran where the climate is similar to that of areas where H. toruloidea has been found previously to infect humans. H. toruloidea type B was isolated from plant samples (eucalyptus trees) for the first time in Iran but it could not be isolated as a human pathogen.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)123-125
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of International Medical Research
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hendersonula Toruloidea
  • Iran
  • Mycotic Skin Infection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry, medical

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