First environmental survey of <i>Scedosporium</i> species in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scedosporium species are filamentous fungi causing a wide spectrum of infections in healthy and debilitated individuals. Despite their clinical significance, the ecology of Scedosporium species remains understudied, particularly in the Middle East.

Methods

In this context, we conducted an environmental study to elucidate the distribution and ecological preferences of Scedosporium species in the North of Lebanon. One hundred and fifty-five soil samples were collected from different environmental areas and analyzed for several chemical parameters. Scedosporium isolates were then selected for species identification and genotyping.

Results

Overall, 39 (25.16%) were positive for Scedosporium species, with a predominance of S

SUBMITTER: Mina S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911385 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature