Extensive Genetic Diversity and Widespread Azole Resistance in Greenhouse Populations of Aspergillus fumigatus in Yunnan, China
Duanyong Zhou, Greg Korfanty, Meizi Mo, Ruirui Wang, Xiao Li, Haixia Li, Shuoshuo Li, Jinyan Wu, Ke‐Qin Zhang, Ying Zhang, Jianping Xu
Abstract
The origin and prevalence of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus have been attracting increasing attention from biologists, clinicians, and public health agencies. Current evidence suggests agricultural fungicide use as a major cause.
Topics & Concepts
Aspergillus fumigatusAzoleBiologyVoriconazoleItraconazoleFungicideGenotypeDrug resistanceBiotechnologyVeterinary medicineAgronomyMicrobiologyGeneGeneticsMedicineAntifungalFungal Plant Pathogen ControlPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesAntifungal resistance and susceptibility