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JESENSKÁ Z. (1995): Cryptococcus neoformans in the environment (a review).   [Cryptococcus neoformans, environment, air, water, birds, soil, food, hospital environment, working environment, methods, media, survival]  Czech Mycology 48(3): 183-198   (published: 22nd December, 1995)
  abstract   The paper reviews the knowledge on the occurrence of Cryptococcus neoformans, the agent of human and animal cryptococcosis, in the environment (avian excreta, soil, air, water, plants, food, working and hospital environment), on the methods of its isolation and on some of its physiological characteristics associated with the survival in vitro.

FRAGNER P., MIŘEJOVSKÝ P. (1990): Key to histological identification of causative agents in systemic mycoses II.  Česká Mykologie 44(2): 65-76   (published: 22nd June, 1990)
  abstract   Based on authors’ experience and data from literature the key suggests identification of microscopical fungi according to morphology of mycotic elements found in histological sections from human and animal tissues. Part II: Concise information about species and varieties comprising remarks on occurrence and character of diseases in humans and animals, morphology of fungi in tissues and histopathological pictures.

FRAGNER P., MIŘEJOVSKÝ P. (1989): Key to histological identification of causative agents in systemic mycoses I.  Česká Mykologie 44(1): 1-13   (published: 22nd February, 1990)
  abstract   Based on authors' experience and data from literature the key suggests identification of microscopical fungi according to morphology of mycotic elements found in histological sections from human and animal tissues. Part I: Introduction. Extent and contents of the key. Diagnostic features. Survey of taxa. Key.

FRAGNER P. (1985): Keys for identification of yeasts from human material according to new points of view.  Česká Mykologie 39(4): 234-242   (published: 8th November, 1985)
  abstract   Identification keys were presented for 46 yeasts from human material in this country. Based on the author's own cultures and experience, they conform with the modern monograph by Kreger-van Rij et al. Some new trends and issues in yeast diagnostics are also addressed.

OTČENÁŠEK M., DVOŘÁK J. (1985): Fungi infecting man. Taxonomy of agents of human mycoses in an alphabetical survey.  Česká Mykologie 39(3): 155-164   (published: 1985)
  abstract   An orientational survey of taxonomy of fungi which have been described as agents of human mycoses is given. An alphabetical list of 163 agents contains data on synonyms of the individual species and organs afflicted by them. The literature citation of the earliest paper calling attention to pathogenicity is provided. Current nomenclature of anamorph and teleomorph stages and their mutual relation is discussed.

KOCKOVÁ-KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ A., ŠVORCOVÁ L., BREIEROVÁ E., DELGADO R. (1984): Taxonomic characteristics of yeasts isolated from bath facilities.  Česká Mykologie 38(1): 11-20   (published: 1984)
  abstract   This paper deals with the taxonomy and identification of yeasts and yeast-like organisms isolated from West-Bohemian bath facilities, as bath pools and their environments. The ecological, hygienical and sanitary aspects will be introduced elsewhere. This study follows the previous paper of Švorcová (1982).

FRAGNER P., MIŘEJOVSKÝ P. (1983): Unusual shape of cryptococci in human tissue and in culture. A case of disseminated infection with a survey of cryptococcosis in ČSSR.  Česká Mykologie 37(1): 35-41   (published: 1983)
  abstract   A case of disseminated cryptococcosis was proved by histology and cultivation. Cryptococci in tissue were rather polymorphous: spherical (3–6.5 μm), a bit oval or conspicuously elongated (2.5–4.5 × 5–8.5 μm), dumbbell-, roll-, and rod-shaped (2–2.2 × 4.5–6 μm). Some of them had a weak capsule less than 1 μm in thickness. Cultivated colonies grew glossy and smooth as well as dull and rough. Crude preparations made from the fuzzy border of rough colonies showed a pseudomycelium up to 50 μm long. About 30 preceding Czechoslovak cases of cryptococcosis were reviewed starting from 1954. But one of them was akin in histology to the present case; in another one, there was a rudimentary pseudomycelium in tissue. Literature concerning an atypical shape of cryptococci was commented.

FRAGNER P. (1979): Yeasts in human material in our country and their differentiation. Part V.  Česká Mykologie 33(2): 106-117   (published: 1979)
  abstract   Using simplified identification keys, 54 yeast species and two varieties occurring in human clinical material in Czechoslovakia were determined. The revised method is more accurate and economical than previous approaches. Descriptions of eight new species or varieties and diagnostic supplements are included.

FRAGNER P. (1978): Yeasts in human material in our country and their differentiation. Part III.  Česká Mykologie 32(3): 144-156   (published: 1978)
  abstract   A diagnostic system for the determination of yeasts occurring in human material in our territory is presented. The first part (I) (Ces. Mykol. 32 (1): 32–42, 1978) contained the following paragraphs: Introduction, Material and Methods, Laboratory Studies and Nutrient Media, Survey of the Species, Incidence and Distribution, Key. The second part (II) (Ces. Mykol. 32 (3): 129–143, 1978) contained a detailed characteristics of several species of the genus Candida Berkhout. This part, the third of the series (Part III), contains a characteristics of several species of the genera Cryptococcus Kutzing emend. Vuillemin, Geotrichum Link ex Pers., Kloeckera Janke, Kluyveromyces van der Walt, Rhodotorula Harrison, Saccharomyces (Meyen) Reess and Sporobolomyces Kluyver et van Niel. The descriptions are based on the culture forms occurring in our country. Macroscopic and microscopic appearance, auxanograms, zymograms, growth at 37 °C, data on the pathogenicity for humans and animals as well as these on the origin of the cultures, etc. are given.

FRAGNER P. (1978): Yeasts in human material in our country and their differentiation. Part I.  Česká Mykologie 32(1): 32-42   (published: 1978)
  abstract   A diagnostic system for the determination of yeasts occurring in human material on our territory is presented. It summarizes our experiences gained with more than 15,000 cultures during the last 20 years. According to our procedures it is possible to fairly exactly determine approximately 98% of yeasts within 48 hours or earlier, presuming that pure cultures are at hand. The key is based primarily on assimilation of glucose, galactose, sucrose, maltose and lactose, potassium nitrate assimilation, and macroscopic and microscopic appearance of the cultures. Some groups also use auxanograms of additional carbon sources and zymograms.

PILÁT A. (1967): Sunt Tremellae affines fungis saccharomycetiformibus generis Cryptococcus?  Česká Mykologie 21(3): 196   (published: 1967)
  abstract   The author discusses the taxonomic relationship between the jelly fungi Tremella and yeast-like fungi of the genus Cryptococcus. Evidence suggests that haploid yeast-like forms of Tremella resemble Cryptococcus and produce similar extracellular polysaccharides, implying a possible evolutionary connection.

FRÁGNER P. (1961): Cryptococcus Kützing emen. Vuillemin (Monographia generis).  Česká Mykologie 15(2): 107-123   (published: 20th April, 1961)

MOUBASHER A.H., ABDEL-SATER M.A., SOLIMAN Z.S.M. (2018): Diversity of yeasts and filamentous fungi in mud from hypersaline and freshwater bodies in Egypt.   [fungal diversity, alkalinity, Wadi El-Natrun, lakes, Ibrahimia Canal, River Nile, molecular characterisation, ITS]  Czech Mycology 70(1): 1-32   (published: 26th January, 2018)
  abstract   The diversity of yeasts and filamentous fungi in muds from hypersaline alkaline lakes of Wadi ElNatrun and fresh water of the Nile River and Ibrahimia Canal was evaluated. The mean pH of saline water mud was 9.21, but fresh water mud registered 8.07. A total of 193 species (two varieties were distinguished in two of them) belonging to 67 genera were recovered from both muds investigated on DRBC (55 genera, 164 species), DG18 (36 genera, 117 species) and MY50G (23 genera, 76 species) media. From these, 17 species assigned to 12 genera were yeasts and 176 species and 2 varieties assigned to 55 genera were filamentous fungi. The highest numbers of fungal propagules were recovered on DRBC from freshwater mud, while the lowest on MY50G from saline water mud. Yeasts constituted a small proportion of all propagules from the two mud types on all three media, whereas filamentous fungi were the major component. However, freshwater mud samples yielded higher numbers of yeast genera and species using all three media. Candida was common in freshwater mud and rare in saline water mud, while Meyerozyma and Rhodotorula were infrequent in both muds. The remaining yeast species were recovered from freshwater mud only. Aspergillus (46 species) was the most common genus of filamentous fungi encountered in all samples, ranging in frequency from 39.82% to 96.62%; A. terreus, A. flavipes and A. niger dominated in both types of mud. Cladosporium (9 species), Fusarium (8 species), Penicillium (18 species) and Scopulariopsis (7 species) were encountered in both types of mud. Notably, 47 filamentous species were isolated only on the media with lower water activity (DG18, MY50G).

ABDEL-SATER M.A., MOUBASHER A.H., SOLIMAN Z.S.M. (2016): Diversity of filamentous and yeast fungi in soil of citrus and grapevine plantations in the Assiut region, Egypt.   [Mycobiota, biodiversity, phenotypic and biochemical characterisation, ITS sequence, Coniochaeta canina, Aspergillus stella-maris]  Czech Mycology 68(2): 183-214   (published: 20th December, 2016)
  abstract   An extensive survey of soil mycobiota on citrus and grapevine plantations in Sahel-Saleem City, Assiut Governorate, Egypt was carried out using the dilution-plate method and 2 isolation media at 25 °C. Sixty-four genera and 195 species of filamentous fungi and 10 genera and 13 species of yeasts were recovered. A higher diversity (number of genera and species) and gross total counts were recovered from citrus than from grapevine soil. The peak of filamentous fungi recovered from both soils was found to be in February. Aspergillus (45 species) was the most dominant genus; A. ochraceus predominated in citrus plantations, while A. niger and A. aculeatus in grapevine. The Penicillium count came second after Aspergillus in citrus (23 species) and after Aspergillus and Fusarium in grapevine (11 species).Penicillium citrinum, P. ochrochloron and P. olsonii were more common in citrus plantations, but they were replaced by P. oxalicum in grapevine soil. Fusarium (19 species) was represented in 88.9–100% of both soils on both media; F. solani predominated in both soils, while F. incarnatum came next in citrus, and F. babinda and F. oxysporum in grapevine. Humicola (3 species) with the dominant H. fuscoatra was recorded in 61.1–83.3% of soil of both plantations, while Talaromyces (with T. purpureogenus followed by T. pinophilus being the most common) was recorded in 83.3–100% on DRBC and 38.9–50% on DYM from the soil of plantations of both crops. Volutella (5 species) was common in citrus but missing from grapevine soil. The present study reveals that hyaline fungi predominated over dark-coloured ones. Yeasts comprised only minor proportions in both soils (maximum 0.5%). They showed their peak in the soil of citrus plantations in April and in grapevine in February. All species were recovered in one or two samples only. Diutina catenulata, Debaryomyces hansenii, Galactomyces (3 species), Hanseniaspora occidentalis, Kluyveromyces marxianus, Meyerozyma caribbica, and Schwanniomyces pseudopolymorphus were encountered in citrus only, while Cryptococcus laurentii, Pichia kudriavzevii, Meyerozyma guilliermondii and Rhodotorula sp. in grapevine only. Physiological and growth characteristics were obtained for most of the recovered yeasts.

PARVEEN S., WANI A.H., BHAT M.Y., KOKA J.A. (2016): Biological control of postharvest fungal rots of rosaceous fruits using microbial antagonists and plant extracts - a review.   [biological control, postharvest diseases, microbial pesticides, rosaceous fruits]  Czech Mycology 68(1): 41-66   (published: 1st February, 2016)
  abstract   This article aims to give a comprehensive review on the use of microbial antagonists (fungi and bacteria), botanicals and compost extracts as biocontrol agents against different pathogenic fungi causing postharvest fungal rots in rosaceous fruits which shows that they can play an important role in the biomanagement of fungi causing rot diseases. Plant extracts reported in the literature against pathogenic fungi indicate that they can act as a good biological resource for producing safe biofungicides. However most of the work has been done under experimental conditions rather than field conditions. There is still a need for research to develop suitable formulations of biofungicides from these microbial biocontrol agents and plant extracts. The review reveals that extensive ecological research is also required in order to achieve optimum utilisation of biological resources to manage various postharvest diseases of fruits.

NOVÁKOVÁ A., SAVICKÁ D., KOLAŘÍK M. (2015): Two novel species of the genus Trichosporon isolated from a cave environment.   [Agaricomycotina, Tremellomycetes, morphology, DNA sequence data]  Czech Mycology 67(2): 233-239   (published: 30th October, 2015)
  abstract   Based on morphological and physiological properties and ITS and LSU rDNA sequences, two novel species of the anamorphic basidiomycetous genus Trichosporon (Tremellomycetes, Agaricomycotina) are described.

Colloquium „Fungi as Model Organisms in Research and Biotechnology - III“ Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2 September 2005.  Czech Mycology 57(3-4): 307-323   (published: 10th February, 2006)
  abstract   The colloquium was a continuation of the previous scientific meetings that took place in Olomouc in 1999 and 2002 (Czech Mycology 52: 139-178, 2000 and 55: 103-149, 2003). It was organised by the Commission for Experimental Mycology of the Czechoslovak Microbiological Society and the Czech Scientific Society for Mycology together with the Institute of Biology, Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc. The aim of the colloquium was to provide a platform for a broad discussion on experimental mycology in all branches of basic and applied research. Besides two plenary lectures, 8 short communications and 8 posters were presented. In total 32 researchers from the Czech and Slovak Republics took part in the colloquium and discussed various topics important for the further development of experimental mycology. Abstracts of the contributions are given here.

Colloquium "Fungi as Model Organisms in Research and Biotechnology - II", Olomouc, Czech Republic, September 5th–6th, 2002.  Czech Mycology 55(1-2): 103-149   (published: 23rd July, 2003)
  abstract   The colloquium was a continuation of a previous scientific meeting that took place in Olomouc in 1999 (Czech Mycology 52: 139-178, 2000). It was organised by the joint Commission for Experimental Mycology of the Czechoslovak Microbiological Society and the Czech Scientific Society for Mycology together with the Institute of Biology, Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc. The purpose of the colloquium was to provide a platform for a broad discussion on the use of fungi as model organisms in both basic and applied research. The programme of the colloquium was divided into four parts dealing with the following topics: biochemistry, biotechnology and genetics of fungi; phytopathogenic fungi; fungi pathogenic to humans and animals; and mycology of food and mycotoxins. Each topic was opened with a plenary lecture (30 min.), followed by short communications (10 min.) and accompanied by poster presentations. Besides five plenary lectures, 20 short communications and 24 posters were presented. In total 42 researchers took part in the colloquium and discussed various topics important for the further direction of experimental mycology. Abstracts of the contributions are given here.

KUNERT J., NĚMEC M. (2003): Doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Hubálek sexagenarian.  Czech Mycology 54(3-4): 273-278   (published: 23rd May, 2003)

SLÁVIKOVÁ E., VADKERTIOVÁ R. (2003): The occurrence of yeasts in grass-grown soils.   [yeast community, totalyeast counts, Slovakia, grass-grown soil]  Czech Mycology 54(3-4): 239-247   (published: 23rd May, 2003)
  abstract   One hundred and fifty six yeast strains were isolated from 160 grass-grown soil samples collected in four different localities in Bratislava, Slovakia. The collection of soil took place in March, May, August, and October. Cryptococcus laurentii, C. albidus, Cyst of ilobasidium capitatum, Sporobolomyces salmonicolor, and Trichosporon cutaneum were the most frequently isolated species from the samples taken in the unpolluted localities Rusovce and Dúbravka. These species represented 92.1 % of totalyeast counts found in these soil samples. Cryptococcus laurentii, C. albidus, Cystofilobasidium capitatum, Debaryomyces castellii, and Rhodotorula glutinis were the most frequently isolated species from the samples taken in the polluted localities Polianky and Mlýnská Dolina. These species represented 93.3 % of total yeast counts there . Yeast densities ranged from 400 to 80.000CFU/g soil. We found that yeasts occurred unevenly in soils during the year. The lowest average number of yeasts was found in August and the highest one in May.

SLÁVIKOVÁ E., VADKERTIOVÁ R. (1995): Yeast population in the water of a polluted fish-pond.   [Yeast population, polluted fish-pond, Slovakia]  Czech Mycology 48(2): 145-154   (published: 25th September, 1995)
  abstract   The present paper reports the results of a qualitative and quantitative investigation of yeast populations isolated from the water of one fish-pond near Bratislava. Quite a number of fish have perished from disease in this pond. Eighteen different yeast species with various cell densities were identified from one hundred and fifteen water samples. Aureobasidium, Sporobolomyces, Trichosporon, Candida and Cryptococcus species occurred most frequently. The yeast populations of autumn and summer samples are compared. The total yeast count was 11 times higher in autumn than in summer. The distribution and densities of Trichosporon cutaneum, Geotrichum candidum, and to a certain degree of some species of the genus Candida, indicate the predominance of yeasts typical of a polluted aquatic environment.

KUBÁTOVÁ A. (1992): New records of micromycetes from Czechoslovakia. II. Filobasidiella depauperata (Petch) Samson, Stalpers et Weijman.  Česká Mykologie 46(1-2): 126-130   (published: 1st April, 1993)
  abstract   The microscopic fungus Filobasidiella depauperata is recorded from Czechoslovakia for the first time. It was isolated from the surface of a Verticillium lecanii colony obtained from mycelial overgrowth on a caterpillar of tortricid (Carpocapsa pomonella, Lepidoptera). The strain is maintained in the Culture Collection of Fungi, Department of Botany, Charles University, Prague, as CCF 274b. Description and illustration are given.

SLÁVIKOVÁ E., KOVAČOVSKÁ R., KOCKOVÁ-KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ A. (1991): The incidence of yeast organisms in the water of the artificial lake in Jakubov (Slovakia).  Česká Mykologie 45(3): 103-111   (published: 31st October, 1991)
  abstract   The present paper reports the results of qualitative and quantitative investigation of yeast populations in freshwater of the lake in Jakubov, located in the middle of the Lowland of Záhorie. One hundred and twenty-eight samples offered the possibility to isolate seventy-three yeast strains belonging to twelve genera. Representatives of the genera Candida, Hansenula, Aureobasidium and Rhodotorula occurred most frequently. The occurrence of yeast species at the beginning of the season was twice as heterogeneous as after it. Isolated yeast strains are characterized by some physiological features.

SLÁVIKOVÁ E., KOVAČOVSKÁ R., KOCKOVÁ-KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ A. (1990): On the occurrence of yeasts in fresh-water of the artificial lake in Plavecký Štvrtok.  Česká Mykologie 44(3): 152-161   (published: 22nd October, 1990)
  abstract   The occurrence of yeasts and yeast-like organisms in the artificial lake at Plavecký Štvrtok (Záhorie Lowland) was studied. Fourteen species were identified from 94 water samples. Most frequent genera included Candida, Hansenula, Aureobasidium, and Rhodotorula. Yeast counts were 3.5 times higher before the tourist season than after. Strains were physiologically characterized.

FRAGNER P., MIŘEJOVSKÝ P. (1990): Key to histological identification causativeagents in systemic mycoses III.  Česká Mykologie 44(3): 129-139   (published: 22nd October, 1990)
  abstract   Based on authors’ experience and data from literature the key suggests identification of microscopical fungi according to morphology of mycotic elements found in histological sections from human and animal tissues. Part III: Concise information about species and varieties comprising remarks on occurrence and character of diseases in humans and animals, morphology of fungi in tissues and histopathological pictures. Examples include Histoplasma capsulatum var. capsulatum and its teleomorph Ajellomyces capsulatus.

KOCKOVÁ-KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ A., SLÁVIKOVÁ E., KOVAČOVSKÁ R., TOMANOVÁ E. (1989): Yeasts and yeast-like organisms in the fresh-water lake Rudava.  Česká Mykologie 43(4): 227-234   (published: 17th November, 1989)
  abstract   The occurrence of yeasts in the artificial recreational lake Rudava, located in the middle of the Záhorie Lowland, was studied. Twelve different yeast species were identified from sixty water samples, including Candida krusei, C. tropicalis, C. guilliermondii, Geotrichum candidum, Rhodotorula glutinis, Rh. rubra, Hansenula anomala, Aureobasidium pullulans, Cryptococcus albidus var. aerius and Saccharomycopsis fibuligera. Their likely sources include swimmers, sewage, decomposed wood and plants, or animal feed. Some species are potentially pathogenic to humans or animals.

URBAN Z. (1987): Die tschechoslowakische Mykologie 1981-1985.  Česká Mykologie 41(3): 162-171   (published: 10th August, 1987)

KOCKOVÁ-KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ A., RONALDO CONTRERAS O. (1985): Yeast-like organisms isolated form plant material on Cuba.  Česká Mykologie 39(1): 44-50   (published: 1985)
  abstract   In 1981, yeast-like organisms were for the first time studied from plant material in Cuba. From 80 samples, 62 isolates were obtained and categorized into six groups: smut-like organisms, apiculate yeasts, Candida and Torulopsis, Rhodotorula, Aureobasidium, and various others. All isolates grew at 42°C and produced a broad spectrum of hydrolytic enzymes.

Varia.  Česká Mykologie 38(1): 55-57   (published: 1984)

BENDA J., FRAGNER P. (1982): Problems of chronic candida tonsillitis in children.  Česká Mykologie 36(2): 122-127   (published: 1982)
  abstract   In a study of children, Candida albicans was found in 42.7% of oral swabs. Chronic tonsillitis due to yeasts occurred in 3%. Tonsillectomy is considered optimal treatment.

FRAGNER P., HEJZLAR J. (1981): Yeasts flora of the tonsills.  Česká Mykologie 35(4): 227-233   (published: 1981)
  abstract   Yeasts (including Candida albicans) in the mouth cavity (on the tongue and/or on the tonsills) were found in 60.0% individuals, Candida albicans (alone or in combination with other yeasts) in 43.5% individuals. In most cases the yeast flora of the tonsills was identical with that of the tongue, only in 5.8% it was species different. Tonsills as a probable yeast source (judging from a larger number of germs or different species than that on the tongue) were found in 6.8% individuals. Possible connections between yeast incidence and clinical picture of the tonsills and tongue, general health condition, administration of antibiotics and several other circumstances were followed.

HUBÁLEK Z. (1981): A systematic survey of dimorphic and polymorphic fungi.  Česká Mykologie 35(4): 209-226   (published: 1981)
  abstract   Various definitions of the term dimorphism in fungi are briefly discussed and a general concept is given with a suggested morphological classification of the dimorphism. Dimorphism (and polymorphism) is delimited as an environmentally controlled reversible phenotypic duality (or plurality in the case of polymorphism) in the morphogenesis of the vegetative fungal cells, which is not restricted to pathogenic species and to the mycelial-yeast transitions only. A systematic list and an alphabetical index of the fungi exhibiting the phenomena of cellular dimorphism or polymorphism are presented.

SLÁVIKOVÁ E., KOCKOVÁ-KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ A. (1981): The yeasts of the different genera transferred by insects on the lowlands of Záhorie.  Česká Mykologie 35(4): 192-195   (published: 1981)
  abstract   Yeast and yeast-like microorganisms transferred by ants Formica rufa and ladybirds were isolated from some areas of lowlands of Záhorie. The group of the 21 strains of the yeasts, which were classified to several genera, is described. They were isolated from the surface of ants from some areas of lowlands Záhorie in association with two great genera Debaryomyces and Aureobasidium previously mentioned in our country.

FRAGNER P. (1981): Further experience with Castellani’s „Water cultures“.  Česká Mykologie 35(3): 161-164   (published: 1981)
  abstract   Microscopic fungi survive in sterile, distilled water at laboratory temperature for various lengths of time, from less than 11 months (Kloeckera apiculata) to more than 11 years (Sporothrix schenckii). The survival times of some species as well as their spontaneous variability are given. Castellani’s “water cultures” are only an emergency solution for maintaining live collections. Some yeast species which are morphologically or biochemically similar have also similar survival times in water.

BENDOVÁ O. (1980): Lebensjubileum von RNDr.Anna Kocková-Kratochvílová, DrSc.  Česká Mykologie 34(3): 171   (published: 1980)

FRAGNER P., ŠIMKOVÁ M. (1980): Yeasts in children.  Česká Mykologie 34(2): 82-91   (published: 1980)
  abstract   Altogether 400 children in the age of 0–8 years, hospitalized because of various diseases, were examined. Yeasts were demonstrated in 58.3% children in the tongue, buccal mucosa, tonsils or rectal swabs. Lists of the species found at different localizations are given. Candida albicans (alone or in combination with other yeasts) was found in altogether 47.5% patients; on the tongue in 41.8%, on the buccal mucosa in 38.3%, on the tonsils in 50.8% and in the rectum in 20.3%. With respect to the findings of C. albicans in rectal swabs there exists a rule that C. albicans is nearly always present in the mouth as well. Mouth findings need not be accompanied by findings in the rectum. Clinical picture of soor in the mouth cavity was observed in 1.5% children only. Possible connections between the incidence of yeasts and various clinical changes were followed. Especially important are the findings of yeasts in connection with the general health condition of the children: in the group with abundant and massive C. albicans findings most children are in poor health condition, on the other hand least of them are in good health state; in the group of children with negative mycological findings the situation is reversed. Likewise, a connection is observed between yeast presence and repeated or long-term hospitalization: children with positive mycological findings are more frequently repeatedly or long-term hospitalized than those with negative findings. In the group of children with negative or incidental findings, the highest number had not been ill so far. A possible correlation is also seen between the yeast occurrence and the administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics; however, one must not forget that such antibiotics are usually given to patients in poor health.

FRAGNER P., HEJZLAR J., RUBEŠ M. (1979): Otomycoses and mycoflora of otitides.  Česká Mykologie 33(4): 229-236   (published: 1979)
  abstract   With one third of the patients suffering from otitis there occur microscopic fungi in the ear swabs, but they can be considered agents of the disease in approximately one half of the positive findings only. During the last 15 years, fungi were cultivated from the ear swabs of 472 patients with various ear diseases, mostly otitis externa. The most frequent yeasts in otomycoses were Candida parapsilosis and C. albicans, while the most frequent Aspergillus species were A. fumigatus, A. flavus, and A. niger. Clinical pictures and treatment of some external otitides are briefly mentioned.

MINÁRIK E. (1975): RNDr. Anna Kocková-Kratochvílová, DrSc., sexaginta ad salutem.  Česká Mykologie 29(4): 229-236   (published: 1975)

FRAGNER P., HEROLD K. (1971): Candida-Paronychien und Candida-Onychomykosen. Auftreten, Mykologie und Therapie.  Česká Mykologie 25(1): 47-54   (published: 28th January, 1971)
  abstract   A study of 45 patients with Candida paronychia and onychomycosis explored disease occurrence, etiology, and therapy. The authors examined mycological findings and evaluated treatment methods. Questions addressed include influences of age, duration of disease, causative agents, and recurrence.

FRAGNER P., MÚČKA V. (1969): Experiments on the separation and identification of „Rubronigrin“.  Česká Mykologie 23(2): 127-128   (published: 1969)
  abstract   The substance which arises in cultivating mediums by means of the cultivating of Trichophyton rubrum var. nigricans (Fragner 1966) and which has an antibiotic effect on Cryptococcus (Fragner 1965) is not uniform. It is possible to release a basic gas by fast alkalising and warming of the older cultivating medium, which have pH value over 7 owing to the growth of T. rubrum var. nigricans. We determined in this gas dimethylamine by paper and gas chromatography and ammonia by the former of the two methods. The synthetic pure dimethylamine hydrochloride had an antibiotic effect. Our previous (Fragner and Múčka 1966) concentrates obtained by means of distillation were polluted by acrolein arising during dry distillation of glucose from cultivating medium. In younger cultivating mediums with pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 there arises — owing to the growth of T. rubrum (with a sharp maximum) — another very unstable substance with antibiotic effect, which we call at the time being “rubronigrin”.

FRÁGNER P. (1968): Epidermophyton floccosum (Harz) Langeron et Milochevitch var. nigricans, var. nova.  Česká Mykologie 22(3): 202-205   (published: 1968)
  abstract   A new variety of Epidermophyton floccosum is described. The cultures are characterized by a dark brown pigment staining the undersurface and medium. They show antibiotic activity against Torulopsis globosa and Cryptococcus diffluens.

FRAGNER P., KVIČERA J. (1968): Candida albicans non-forming chlamydospores.  Česká Mykologie 22(2): 112-113   (published: 1968)
  abstract   In examining the vaginal candidoses of prostitutes and suspected prostitutes, the authors isolated Candida albicans strains that did not form chlamydospores. The clinical pictures generally did not correspond to typical candidosis, and the animal experiments showed reduced pathogenicity.

FRÁGNER P., MÚČKA V. (1966): Rubronigrin, new antibiotic substance from Trichophyton rubrum var. nigricans.  Česká Mykologie 20(3): 182-183   (published: 1966)
  abstract   Black-pigmented cultures of Trichophyton rubrum var. nigricans produce an antibiotic called rubronigrin. Effective extraction and purification methods are described. The substance is effective against a broad range of fungi including Cryptococcus, Candida, Aspergillus, Mucor, and others.

SVRČEK M. (1966): Addenda ad distributionem Melanogasteris tuberiformis Corda in Bohemia centrali.  Česká Mykologie 20(1): 28   (published: 1966)
  abstract   New localities of Melanogaster tuberiformis Corda were found in Central Bohemia, expanding its known distribution from only one previous record. The fungus was located near Klánovice and Konětopy in habitats with Molinia coerulea, Populus tremula, Betula, and Frangula alnus.

FRÁGNER P. (1966): Trichophyton rubrum (Cast.) Sabouraud var. nigricans var. nova.  Česká Mykologie 20(1): 27-28   (published: 1966)
  abstract   Trichophyton rubrum (Cast.) Sabouraud var. nigricans var. nova differs from the typical form by producing a dark brown pigment and an antibiotic effective against Cryptococcus. Cultures were obtained from diseased nails and skin. The fungus shows no significant microscopic differences from the typical form.

Varia.  Česká Mykologie 19(2): 113   (published: 1965)

FRÁGNER P. (1965): Die mykostatische Wirkung von Trichophyton rubrum auf Kryptokokken.  Česká Mykologie 19(2): 111-113   (published: 1965)
  abstract   Darkly pigmented cultural forms of Trichophyton rubrum (Cast.) Sabouraud produce on Sabouraud's agar an antimycotic substance effective against Cryptococcus neoformans, C. diffluens and Torulopsis stellata. The active substance has not yet been isolated.

KOCKOVÁ-KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ A. (1964): Beitrag zur Ökologie der hefeartigen Mikroorganismen aus Pflanzenblüten.  Česká Mykologie 18(1): 29-35   (published: 25th January, 1964)
  abstract   A total of 213 yeast-like microorganisms were isolated from flower samples representing 25 species. These isolates formed 35.6% of all tested samples. The study used simplified identification methods based on fermentation types and showed correlations between plant families and microbial presence. Most yeast species found were non-spore forming.

KRÁLOVÁ-KŘÍSOVÁ M. (1962): Yeastlike micro-organism in milk and some liquid milk products.  Česká Mykologie 16(4): 237-244   (published: 15th October, 1962)

FRÁGNER P. (1960): Mykoflora des Flaschenbiers.  Česká Mykologie 14(1): 52-59   (published: 20th January, 1960)

FRÁGNER P. (1959): Pathogene Hefen in der Milchindustrie.  Česká Mykologie 13(3): 160-163   (published: 20th July, 1959)

FRÁGNER P. (1959): Ein Beitrag zur Mykoflora des Ohrenganges.  Česká Mykologie 13(2): 119-124   (published: 20th April, 1959)

FRÁGNER P. (1957): Varietas alba Rhodotorulae mucilaginisae (Jörg.) Harrison.  Česká Mykologie 11(4): 211-214   (published: 20th October, 1957)

FRÁGNER P. (1957): Ad Blastomycetis dermatitidis Gilchrist et Stokes 1898 res problematicas additamentum et inventum culturae similis in Bohemia.  Česká Mykologie 11(1): 21-30   (published: 10th February, 1957)

FRÁGNER P. (1956): Candida albicans (Robin 1853) Berkhout 1923, několik kulturálních forem u nás běžných.  Česká Mykologie 10(4): 251-254   (published: 5th December, 1956)

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