Distribution of Scedosporium species in soil from areas with high human population density and tourist popularity in six geographic regions in Thailand.

ABSTRACT: Scedosporium is a genus comprising at least 10 species of airborne fungi (saprobes) that survive and grow on decaying organic matter. These fungi are found in high density in human-affected areas such as sewage-contaminated water, and five species, namely Scedosporium apiospermum, S. boydii, S. aurantiacum, S. dehoogii, and S. minutisporum, cause human infections. Thailand is a popular travel destination in the world, with many attractions present in densely populated areas; thus, large numbers of people may be exposed to pathogens present in these areas. We conducted a comprehensive survey of Scedosporium species in 350 soil samples obtained from 35 sites of high human population density and tourist popularity distributed over 23 provinces and six geographic regions of Thailand. Soil susp

SUBMITTER: Luplertlop N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6343921 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature