eng
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Current Medical Mycology
2423-3439
2423-3420
2017-06-01
3
2
1
6
10.29252/cmm.3.2.1
90355
In vitro antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from plants against fluconazole-susceptible and -resistant Candida albicans
Farzad Katiraee
katiraee_f@yahoo.com
1
Somayeh Ahmadi Afshar
somayehafshar@gmail.com
2
Seyyedeh Faezeh Rahimi Pirmahalleh
faezehrahimi722@yahoo.com
3
Hojatollah Shokri
hshokri@umz.ac.ir
4
University of Tabriz
University of Tabriz
University of Tabriz
University of Amol
Backgrounds and aims: Candida albicans is more prevalent between Candida species which can cause candidal infection. Various studies have shown drug resistance among the C. albicans isolates, so it is now necessary to discover replacement treatments for the Candida infection. The aim of this study is comparison the effects of different Essential oils (EOs) against azoles-resistant and azoles-susceptible isolates. Materials and methods: Twenty fluconazole resistance and twenty susceptible C. albicans, obtained from oral, vaginal and cutaneous tissues of patients with Candidiasis were evaluated. The efficacy and MICs of Zataria multiflora, Geranium herbarum, Lavendula officinalis, Cuminum, cyminum, Allium heamanthoides and Artemisia sieberi EOs against C. albicans, were determined on the basis of a reference method for broth microdilution susceptibility testing of yeasts, suggested by CLSI-M27S4. After the period of inoculation, incubation and subculturation, the MICs compared to the control tubes, were determined. Results: The obtained MICs for Zataria multiflora, Geranium herbarum, Artemisia sieberi and Lavendula officinalis EOs were between 0.1-0.25 µl/ml (mean: 0.18µl/ml), 0.4-1.3µl/ml (mean: 0.83µl/ml) and 0.7-2.25 µl/ml (mean: 1.4µl/ml), 0.6-1.7 µl/ml (mean: 1.2µl/ml), Cuminum cyminum EO respectively. The result showed that Zataria multiflora EO is more efficient than other EOs against Candida species. There are no significant differences between different Candida trains to the EOs. Also, there were no significant differences in the MICs of these EOs against the azoles- resistant and azoles- susceptible isolates. Conclusion: In this study, the anti-Candida effects of the six EO against both azoles- resistance and azoles-susceptible isolates were similar. Given the documented resistance of different Candida species to synthetic and chemical antifungals, these EOs are effective replacement treatments for cutaneous and mucosal Candida infections especially for resistant or recurrent cases.
https://cmm.mazums.ac.ir/article_90355_a8f7e7eae3fa29b4e8f90d74e5759d8d.pdf
candida albicans
Antifungal Resistance
Essential oils
eng
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Current Medical Mycology
2423-3439
2423-3420
2017-06-01
3
2
7
12
10.29252/cmm.3.2.7
90356
In vitro antimicrobial effect of different root canal sealers against oral pathogens
Ali Monajemzadeh
alimonajemzadeh@gmail.com
1
Sina Ahmadi
sinaahmadiasoor@yahoo.com
2
Sajad Aslani
aslanisajad@yahoo.com
3
Batool Sadeghi-Nejad
batsad4@yahoo.com
4
School of Dental Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
2Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Arvand International Division, Abadan, Iran
Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Abadan School of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
Background and Purpose: Root canal therapy is the primary method for the treatment of an infected pulp in modern dentistry. The main aim of endodontic treatment is the elimination of bacteria and their products from infected root canals. In this study, we attempted to investigate the antimicrobial activity of three root canal sealers against oral pathogens. Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial effectiveness of three endodontic sealers with different chemical compositions, namely resin (AH 26), zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE), and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), against Candida albicans, Streptococcus sanguis, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus mutans, and Lactobacillus casei was assayed by agar well diffusion method (AWDM). The tested sealers were prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions and poured in the prepared wells of agar plates; diluted inocula (105 and 106 CFU/ml) of the tested microorganism strains were also used. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of the selected canal sealers ranged between 3.12 and 50 mg.ml-1 against the employed microorganism strains. All the plates were incubated at 37°C under anaerobic condition for bacteria and at 30°C for C. albicans. After three days, the inhibition zones were measured. Results: In this investigation, AH 26 exhibited strong activity against C. albicans with the minimum inhibitory concentration of 12.5 mg.ml-1, but ZOE and MTA did not act against C. albicans. ZOE sealer had the highest antimicrobial activity against the tested bacteria, while MTA showed the lowest antimicrobial activity. Conclusion: The ascending sequence of microbial growth inhibition zones was as follows AH 26 > ZOE > MTA.
https://cmm.mazums.ac.ir/article_90356_07e35efbe7cf0d1bd3114c5e1b2c879c.pdf
AH 26
Antimicrobial
MTA sealers
Oral pathogens
ZO
eng
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Current Medical Mycology
2423-3439
2423-3420
2017-06-01
3
2
20
25
10.29252/cmm.3.2.20
90357
Isolation and molecular characterization of Cryptococcus species isolated from pigeon nests and Eucalyptus trees
Abuzar Kamari
abuzarad1365@yahoo.com
1
Asghar Sepahvand
fungimed44@yahoo.com
2
Rasoul Mohammadi
dr.rasoul_mohammadi@yahoo.com
3
Departments of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Background and Purpose: Cryptococcus species are pathogenic and non-pathogenic basidiomycete yeasts that are found widely in the environment. Based on phenotypic methods, this genus has many species; however, its taxonomy is presently being re- evaluated by modern techniques. The Cryptococcus species complex includes two sibling taxa of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. We aimed to investigate the possible distribution of Cryptococcus species in pigeon nests and Eucalyptus trees in Ilam, Iran, using molecular techniques. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and seventy-four specimens were collected from pigeon nests and Eucalyptus trees during 2016-2017. All the specimens were sub- cultured on Sabouraud Glucose Agar with chloramphenicol and bird seed agar. For molecular identification, the ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 rDNA region was amplified using the first and fourth internal transcribed spacer (ITS1 and ITS4, respectively) primers. The purified products were applied for cycle sequencing reactions in forward direction with ITS1 primer. The obtained results were analyzed with Chromas 2.3. Results: Thirty-three out of 186 cultures (17.7%) and 11 out of 88 cultures (12.5%) were positive among pigeon nest and Eucalyptus tree specimens, respectively. Cryptococcus albidus (17.2%), C. albidus var. kuetzingii (3.4%), C. adeliensis (3.4%), C. uzbekistanensis (3.4%), and C. neoformans var. grubii (3.4%) were isolated from pigeon nests, and Cryptococcus adeliensis (25%) was the only Cryptococcus species isolated from Eucalyptus trees. Conclusion: The presence of pigeons and Eucalyptus trees in the vicinity of some particular places such as rest homes and hospitals should be considered as a risk factor for the immunocompromised population.
https://cmm.mazums.ac.ir/article_90357_a9fe9d3c354a193bfcf24736544de524.pdf
Cryptococcus gattii
Cryptococcus neoformans
Eucalyptus trees
ITS sequencing
Pigeon nests
eng
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Current Medical Mycology
2423-3439
2423-3420
2017-06-01
3
2
26
32
10.29252/cmm.3.2.26
90358
The efficacy of gaseous ozone against different forms of Candida albicans
Mahdis Zargaran
zargaran_mz@yahoo.com
1
Mahnaz Fatahinia
fatahinia@yahoo.com
2
Ali Zarei Mahmoudabadi
zarei40@hotmail.com
3
Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Background and Purpose: Ozone is an inorganic molecule with effective antimicrobial properties. Clinical treatment of ozonated water was used for the elimination of Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis, endotoxins, and biofilms from root canals. In addition, its therapeutic effects for tinea pedis, ulcers, and leishmaniasis were investigated. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the fungicidal effects of ozone on different forms of C. albicans. In addition, antifungal susceptibility profile of strains was assessed before and after exposure to ozone. Materials and Methods: Fifty strains of C. albicans were exposed to gaseous ozone at different times. Furthermore, biofilm formation and germ tube production were evaluated when yeast suspensions were exposed to ozone. In addition, antifungal susceptibility of ozone resistant colonies was investiagted as compared to controls. Results: Ozone was highly effective in killing C. albicans in yeast form and inhibition of germ tube formation during 210 and 180 s, respectively. Although with increasing exposure time biofilm production was considerably decreased, resistance to ozone was much higher among vaginal and nail isolates even after 60 min. All the strains were sensitive to fluconazole, caspofungin, and terbinafine pre- and post-ozone exposure. Resistance to amphotericin B was significantly enhanced after exposure to ozone. Conclusion: Although ozone was highly effective on the yeast form of C. albicans and it can inhibit the formation of germ tubes in C. albicans, the complete removal of biofilms did not happen even after 60 min. It seems that ozone therapy induces resistance to amphotericin B.
https://cmm.mazums.ac.ir/article_90358_457d00d3e94912832d18156125dc28b7.pdf
Amphotericin B
candida albicans
Caspofungin
Fluconazole
Gaseous ozone
eng
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Current Medical Mycology
2423-3439
2423-3420
2017-06-01
3
2
33
37
10.29252/cmm.3.2.33
90359
First case of superficial infection due to Naganishia albida (formerly Cryptococcus albidus) in Iran: A review of the literature
Sanaz Aghaei Gharehbolagh
aghaei-s@alumnus.tums.ac.ir
1
Zeinab Ghasemi
afshari_setareh@yahoo.com
2
sassan Rezaie
srezaie@tums.ac.ir
3
Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Department of Medical Mycology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Background and Purpose: Naganishia albida (formerly Cryptococcus albidus) is a non-neoformans cryptococcal species rarely isolated as a human pathogen. Case report: Herein, we present the case of a 26-year-old Iranian man with a superficial cutaneous lesion in the axilla. The initial treatment for pityriasis versicolor by clotrimazole was unsuccessful. We performed skin sampling based on the standard protocol and conducted further investigations by the conventional laboratory tests and molecular analysis of the skin samples. All the mentioned analyses revealed N. albida as the causative agent of infection. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) analysis was carried out for the isolated agent, and the patient was treated using 100 mg daily of oral itraconazole. Conclusion: N. albida can be the causative agent of some superficial infections. This is the first report on the successful detection and treatment of a superficial skin infection due to N. albida by oral itraconazole.
https://cmm.mazums.ac.ir/article_90359_3544064e603b4d81cc73aea62bada570.pdf
cutaneous
Cryptococcus albidus
Infection
itraconazole
Naganishia albida
Superficial