Detection of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus in the environment from air, plant debris, compost, and soil.
Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous fungus, a saprophyte of plants, and an opportunistic pathogen of humans. Azole fungicides are used in agriculture to control plant pathogens, and azoles are also used as a first line of treatment for aspergillosis. The continued exposure of A. fumigatus to azole...
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| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2023-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282499 |