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October 2020 in “South African Medical Journal” This review highlights that fungal co-infections, notably with Aspergillus and Candida, are common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but their impact on disease outcomes remains unclear, indicating a need for further research.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this study, non-dermatophyte moulds, particularly Aspergillus and Penicillium species, were phenotypically characterized in dogs and cats with suspected mycotic dermatitis, revealing their potential role in dermatological disorders among companion animals and emphasizing the importance of conventional mycological identification techniques.
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that the skin microbiota plays a crucial role in wound healing, with beneficial microorganisms aiding tissue repair and opportunistic pathogens hindering it, potentially guiding future microbiome-targeted therapies.
May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that calprotectin induces complex multi-metal starvation responses in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, affecting its metal homeostasis pathways and resistance to polymyxin B.
This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia showed distinct scalp bacterial imbalances compared to healthy individuals, which were associated with unhealthy lifestyles. These microbial changes might contribute to follicular inflammation, potentially accelerating hair loss in these patients.