KERATINOPHILIC FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH SOILS FROM SELECTED VILLAGES IN UGWUNYEAND OJEBOGENE TOWNS, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA AND THEIR DISEASE IMPLICATIONS
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Keratinophilic fungi are a group of diminutive distinct yet significant fungi that grow and live on different keratinous substances and can be isolated from soil. Fifty-nine (59) fungi were isolated from soils of markets, schools and farmlands of different communities in Ugwunye and jebogene towns in Enugu state, by hair baiting technique. The pH and moisture contents of the soils ranged from 4.88 to 6.90 and 0.3% to21.0% respectively. The 59 fungal isolates were fromeight (8) different genera: Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Coccidioides, Fusarium,
Microsporum, Piedraia, Scopulariopsis and Trichophyton. This study exposes the presence and kinds of keratinophilic fungi present in these soils. It also shows the disease potential of these fungi for persons who may be exposed to them.
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Nwokeoma, C., Akinyele, H. A., Samuel-Osamoka, F. C., & Osanyinlusi, S. A. (2020). KERATINOPHILIC FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH SOILS FROM SELECTED VILLAGES IN UGWUNYEAND OJEBOGENE TOWNS, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA AND THEIR DISEASE IMPLICATIONS. The Bioscientist Journal, 5(1), 20-31. Retrieved from https://bioscientistjournal.com/index.php/The_Bioscientist/article/view/10
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(1985).Purification and characterization of major extracellular proteinases from Trichophyton rubrum. Biochemical Journal, 232(1):139–144
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Minnesota. pp 8-18.
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Böhme, H., Ziegler, H. (1965).Verbreitung und keratinophilie von anixiopsis stercoraria (hansen) hansen. Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Dermatologie, 223(4):422–428.
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http://www.cdc.go/fungal/diseases/in dex.html
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(1991). Pathogenic moulds. Microbiological Methods. Heinnemann Educational
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Ganaie, M.A., Sood, S., Rizvi, G. and Khan,
T.A. (2010). Isolation and
Identification of keratinophilic fungi from different soil samples of Jhansi city (India). Plant Pathology Journal, 9(4):194-197.
Garg, A.P., Gandotra, S., Mukerji, K.G. and Pugh, G.J.F. (1985). Ecology of keratinophilic fungi. Proceedings: Plant Sciences, 94 (2-3):149–163.
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Biomedicine and Pharmacy Research,1(3):1-21.
Hicks, J.K., Yu, J.H., Keller, N.P. and Adams, T.H. (1997) Aspergillus sporulation and mycotoxin production both require inactivation of FadA Galpha protein-dependent signaling pathway. EMBO Journal, 16(16):4916-4923. doi: 10.1093/emboj/16.16.4916
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Konkel, L.(2017) fungal diseases are on the rise. Is the environmental change to blame?
https://ensia.com/features/18036/Acc essed 20th July, 2017.
Kumar, R., Mishra, R., Maurya, S. and Sahu, H. (2013). Isolation and Identification of keratinophilic fungi from garbage waste soils of Jharkhand region of India. European Journal of Experimental Biology, 3(3): 600-604.
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Mancianti, F. and Papini, R. (1996). Isolation of keratinophilic fungi from the floors of private veterinary clinics in Italy. Veterinary Research Communications,20(2):161-166
Moallaei, H., Zaini, F., Pihet, M. and Mohmoudi, M. (2006). Isolation of keratinophilic fungi from soil samples of forest and farm yards. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 3(4): 62-69.
Ngene, B., Agunwamba, J.C., Tenebe, T.T. and Emenike, P.C. (2015) Influence of escarpment on rainfall pattern: A case study of Udi-South Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(15): 35045-35049.
Obeta, M.C. (2016) Community participation in the rural water supply sector of Enugu state, Nigeria. American Journal of Water Resources, 4(3):58-67.
doi:10.1291/ajwr-4-3-2
Ogbonna, C.I. and Pugh, G.J. (1987). Keratinophilic fungi from Nigerian soil.Mycopathologia, 99(2):115-118.
Pakshir, K., Ghiasi, M. R., Zomorodian, K. and Gharavi, A.R. (2013). Isolation and Molecular Identification of Keratinophilic Fungi from Public Parks Soil in Shiraz, Iran. BioMed Research International, 2013(2013):
ID 619576.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/619576
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Shadzi, S., Chadeganipour, M. and Alimoradi, M. (2002). Isolation of keratinophilic fungi from elementary schools and public parks in Isfahan, Iran. Mycoses, 45(11-12):496-499.
Sharma, R. and Rajak, R.C. (2003).Keratinophilic fungi: Nature’s keratin degrading machines: their isolation, identification and ecological role.Resonance,4:28-40
Singh, I., Mishra, A. and Kushwaha, R. (2009). Dermatophytes, related keratinophilic and opportunistic fungi in indoor dust of houses and hospitals. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 27:242-246
Soni, R.K. and Sharma, K. (2014). Isolation, Screening and Identification of fungi from soil. International Journal of Scientific Research, 3(7): 472- 473
Stotzky, G. (1996). Soil suppressiveness to disease. In Soil Biochemistry. Vol 9.CRC Press. Pp 375.
Tournas, V.H. (2005). Spoilage of vegetable crops by bacteria and fungi and related health hazards. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 31(1):33-44.
Vanbreuseghem R. (1952). Technique biologique pour l'isolement des dermatophytes de sol. Annales de la Société Belge de Médecine Tropicale, 1952;32:173–178.
Woodfolk, J.A. (2005). Allergy and Dermatophytes. Clinical
MicrobiologyReviews,18(1):30-43.
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Yazdanparast, S.A., Dargahi, H., Shahrokhi, S. and Horabad, R. (2013). Isolation and Investigation of keratinophilic fungi in the Parks of Municipality Districts of Tehran. Thrita, 2(3): 2-5
Zarrin, M. and Haghgoo, R. (2011). Survey of keratinophilic fungi from soil in Ahvaz, Iran.Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology, 4(3):191-194.