Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen that causes infection in
immunocompromised individuals such as HIV patients, organ transplant patients …

The development of novel antifungal agents and, in particular, the widespread use of these
medications over the course of the past two decades, has had a significant impact on the …

Background & Aims Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infects
intestinal cells, and might affect the intestinal microbiota. We investigated changes in the …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are the main metabolites produced by the gut microbiota via
the fermentation of complex carbohydrates and fibers. Evidence suggests that SCFAs play a …

Increasing incidence of fungal infections of recent times requires immediate intervention.
Fungal infections are seldom construed at initial stages that intensify the severity of …

Black fungus is the foremost life-threatening disease during the SARS-CoV-2 affected
patients and spreading quickly in the region of the subcontinent of India although there was …

Purpose Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is widely used for pulmonary
infection; nonetheless, the experience from its clinical use in diagnosing pulmonary fungal …

Background: Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a widely available technique allowing rapid bedside
detection of different respiratory disorders. Its reliability in the diagnosis of community …

Lungs are important respiratory organs primarily involved in gas exchange. Lungs interact
directly with the environment and their primary function is affected by several inflammatory …

Cryptococcus species are environmental fungal pathogens and the causative agents of
cryptococcosis. Infection occurs upon inhalation of infectious particles, which proliferate in …