Topic · Microbiology · Medicine

Actinomycetales infections and treatment

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2 papers

Cell wall arabinogalactan is responsible for Fungitell(R) cross reactivity in nocardiosis

Christophe Mariller, Pascal Letowski, Wei-Ting Chang, Todd L. Lowary, Marc Ulrich, Karine Faure, Séverine Loridant, Boualem Sendid, F. Wallet, Daniel Poulain, Marc Hazzan, Marie Frimat, Yann Guérardel, Marie Titécat

The paper identifies nocardial cell wall arabinogalactan as the cause of Fungitell(R) cross-reactivity in nocardiosis and shows that {beta}-glucose substitution in the galactan domain is responsible.

Journal of Biological Chemistry · Nov 5, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Systematic whole-genome sequencing reveals an unexpected diversity among actinomycetoma pathogens and provides insights into their antibacterial susceptibilities

Andrew Watson, Bernhard Kepplinger, Sahar Mubarak Bakhiet, Najwa Adam Mhmoud, Jonathan A. Chapman, Nick Allenby, Katarzyna M. Mickiewicz, Michael Goodfellow, Ahmed Hassan Fahal, Jeff Errington

The paper sequenced 17 actinomycetoma pathogens from Sudan, revealing unexpected diversity and antibiotic resistance patterns, suggesting the need for updated diagnostic and treatment approaches.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases · Jul 25, 2022Peer-reviewedGenomics