Current methods for identifying clinically important cryptic Candida species
G Criseo, F Scordino, O Romeo - Journal of microbiological methods, 2015 - Elsevier
In recent years, the taxonomy of the most important pathogenic Candida species (Candida
albicans, Candida parapsilosis and Candida glabrata) has undergone profound changes …
albicans, Candida parapsilosis and Candida glabrata) has undergone profound changes …
Early and late complications after radiofrequency ablation of malignant liver tumors in 608 patients
…, H Choi, E Loyer, P Vallone, F Fiore, F Scordino… - Annals of …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has become a common treatment of patients
with unresectable primary and secondary hepatic malignancies. We performed this …
with unresectable primary and secondary hepatic malignancies. We performed this …
New Insight into Molecular Phylogeny and Epidemiology of Sporothrix schenckii Species Complex Based on Calmodulin-Encoding Gene Analysis of Italian Isolates
O Romeo, F Scordino, G Criseo - Mycopathologia, 2011 - Springer
In this study, we investigated phylogenetic relationships among Italian Sporothrix schenckii
isolates, by comparing their partial calmodulin sequences. In this analysis, we used 26 …
isolates, by comparing their partial calmodulin sequences. In this analysis, we used 26 …
[HTML][HTML] Potential association of specific Candida parapsilosis genotypes, bloodstream infections and colonization of health workers' hands
D Delfino, F Scordino, I Pernice, CL Passo… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2014 - Elsevier
Fungal nosocomial infections continue to be a serious problem among hospitalized patients,
decreasing quality of life and adding millions of euros to healthcare costs. The aim of this …
decreasing quality of life and adding millions of euros to healthcare costs. The aim of this …
Cryptococcus neoformans/Cryptococcus gattii Species Complex in Southern Italy: An Overview on the Environmental Diffusion of Serotypes, Genotypes and Mating …
O Romeo, F Scordino, V Chillemi, G Criseo - Mycopathologia, 2012 - Springer
Given the lack of comprehensive molecular epidemiology studies in Reggio Calabria and
Messina, Italy, we decided to perform an extensive environmental sampling to describe the …
Messina, Italy, we decided to perform an extensive environmental sampling to describe the …
Isolation and molecular characterization of Candida africana from Jos, Nigeria
NE Nnadi, GM Ayanbimpe, F Scordino… - Medical …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
During a survey of the prevalence of Candida spp. in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, two
atypical C. albicans isolates were recovered. These two yeasts were germ tube positive …
atypical C. albicans isolates were recovered. These two yeasts were germ tube positive …
A multiplex PCR protocol for rapid identification of Candida glabrata and its phylogenetically related species Candida nivariensis and Candida bracarensis
O Romeo, F Scordino, I Pernice, CL Passo… - Journal of microbiological …, 2009 - Elsevier
We have developed a multiplex PCR protocol for the detection of Candida glabrata and its
closely related species Candida nivariensis and Candida bracarensis. The method uses …
closely related species Candida nivariensis and Candida bracarensis. The method uses …
Pegylated arginine deiminase lowers hepatitis C viral titers and inhibits nitric oxide synthesis
…, SA Curley, R Orlando, F Scordino… - Journal of …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Background: The arginine‐degrading enzyme, arginine deiminase conjugated to
polyethylene glycol (ADI‐SS PEG 20 000 mw), reduces extracellular arginine, has minimal …
polyethylene glycol (ADI‐SS PEG 20 000 mw), reduces extracellular arginine, has minimal …
Whole-Genome Sequencing and In Silico Analysis of Two Strains of Sporothrix globosa
…, Y Zhang, B Brankovics, F Scordino… - Genome Biology and …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Sporothrix globosa is a thermo-dimorphic fungus belonging to a pathogenic clade that also
includes Sporothrix schenckii, which causes human and animal sporotrichosis. Here, we …
includes Sporothrix schenckii, which causes human and animal sporotrichosis. Here, we …
[HTML][HTML] Prospective screening increases the detection of potentially curable hepatocellular carcinoma: Results in 8900 high-risk patients
…, R Fusco, A Petrillo, R Orlando, G Tosone, F Scordino… - HPB, 2013 - Elsevier
Objectives Historically, only 10% of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are
diagnosed with early-stage, potentially curable disease. In this study, chronic hepatitis virus …
diagnosed with early-stage, potentially curable disease. In this study, chronic hepatitis virus …