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OPPORTUNISTIC SPECIES [7 records]

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Record 1 2018-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
Universal entry(ies)
B37
classification system code, see observation
DEF

An infection with a fungus of the genus Candida, especially [Candida] albicans.

CONT

Candida species can cause a variety of clinical syndromes that are generically termed candidiasis and are usually categorized by site of involvement.... In most patients, candidiasis is an opportunistic disease.

OBS

B37: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B37
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Affection [causée] par un champignon du groupe Candida, habituellement [Candida] albicans [...]

OBS

B37 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Key term(s)
  • moniliose

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
B37
classification system code, see observation
OBS

En las mujeres se presenta también en la vagina. Cuando es oral se manifiesta como algodoncillo en la lengua, en la parte interna de los carrillos, en el paladar y en la garganta; si no se controla puede pasar al esófago dificultando el paso de los alimentos, del esófago puede pasar a todo el sistema digestivo. Algunas veces aparece en el lecho de las uñas, del ombligo y del ano. La candidiasis puede también presentarse en pulmón: Broncocandidiasis, produciendo dolor, fiebre y expectoración; en piel: Dermatocandidiasis, provocando manchas rojizas y violáceas, escamosas con comezón. Dependiendo del lugar donde se presente la candidiasis se diagnóstica por examen clínico, fibroscopía esofágica, rayos "X" y cultivo de pulmón y examen clínico y cultivo de piel.

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Record 2 2017-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • The Mouth
Universal entry(ies)
B37.0
classification system code, see observation
CONT

An opportunistic fungal infection of the oral cavity by an increased growth of Candida species is termed oral candidiasis.

OBS

B37.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

Key term(s)
  • Candida stomatitis
  • oral candidosis
  • buccal candidosis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B37.0
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infection de la muqueuse buccale par un champignon du genre Candida.

OBS

B37.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
Universal entry(ies)
Enterobacteriaceae
Latin
DEF

A large family of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria of the order Enterobacteriales, usually motile with peritrichous flagella, consisting of saprophytes and plant and animal parasites of worldwide distribution.

OBS

In humans, disease results from both invasion and production of toxins. Members of the family Enterobacteriaceae are a common cause of nosocomial infection, and species not normally associated with disease may be opportunistic pathogens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Enterobacteriaceae
Latin
OBS

La famille des entérobactériacées regroupe de nombreuses espèces pathogènes de l'homme et des animaux appartenant par exemple aux genres Escherichia, Salmonella, Kiebsiella, etcetera et des espèces phytopathogènes appartenant au genre Erwinia.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Enterobacteriaceae
Latin
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Record 4 2007-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
DEF

A toxin produced by the fungi Fusarium spp.

OBS

Fusarium : a genus of fungi; some species are plant pathogens and some are opportunistic infectious agents of humans and animals. Many also produce toxins which cause poisoning of animals if the infected material, usually stored feed, is eaten.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
DEF

Toxine produite par des champignons du genre Fusarium.

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Birds
  • Fish
DEF

Animal or plant species that takes advantage of all conditions and resources present in its environment.

CONT

On the other hand, when fauna is removed by the dredge, opportunist species rapidly recolonize the new substratum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Oiseaux
  • Poissons
DEF

Espèce animale ou végétale qui tire parti de toutes les circonstances et (ou) ressources présentes dans son milieu.

CONT

En contrepartie, après l'enlèvement de la faune par la drague, des espèces opportunistes recolonisent rapidement le nouveau substrat.

Spanish

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Record 6 1997-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Origin of Life and Speciation
CONT

Examples would be 20 species of single-celled green algae in a pond(all free-floating), 5 species of bumblebees in a meadow(all opportunistic pollinators), or 10 species of deciduous trees in a forest(all of which provide the principal canopy), etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Origine de la vie et des espèces en général
CONT

La disparition d'une telle espèce ou d'un couple d'espèces soi-disant redondantes ne modifierait pas les caractéristiques de l'écosystème. Considérons quelques exemples : 20 espèces d'algues vertes monocellulaires (flottantes) dans un étang, 5 espèces de bourdons dans un pré (tous des pollinisateurs opportunistes) ou 10 espèces d'arbres à feuilles caduques (toutes des composantes de la canopée), etc.

Spanish

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Record 7 1992-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Bacterial Diseases
DEF

A species of Pseudomonas widely distributed in rotting plants and soil and sometimes opportunistic in humans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies bactériennes

Spanish

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