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Title: Candida spp. in Cetaceans: Neglected Emerging Challenges in Marine Ecosystems
Authors: García Bustos, Víctor 
Rosario Medina, Mª Inmaculada 
Cabanero Navalon, Marta Dafne
Ruiz Gaitan, Alba Cecilia
Peman, Javier
Acosta Hernández, Begoña María 
UNESCO Clasification: 310905 Microbiología
240119 Zoología marina
Keywords: Bottle-Nosed Dolphins
Tursiops-Truncatus
Cunninghamella-Bertholletiae
Mammals
Microorganisms, et al
Issue Date: 2024
Journal: Microorganisms 
Abstract: Cetaceans, which are crucial in marine ecosystems, act as sentinels for ecosystem and human-environmental health. However, emerging fungal infections, particularly by Candida spp., pose a growing concern in these marine mammals. This review consolidates current knowledge on the prevalence, clinical manifestations, species distribution, and antifungal resistance of Candida infections in cetaceans. We detail the diverse pathogenic impacts of Candida, including respiratory, dermal, and systemic afflictions, underscoring diagnostic and treatment challenges amid rising antifungal resistance. Our analysis extends beyond health concerns in captive cetaceans, where confinement stress heightens vulnerability, to encompass substantial ecological risks in wild populations. The review emphasizes the One Health perspective, linking cetacean health with broader environmental and human public health issues. We particularly focus on the potential zoonotic transmission of emerging fungal pathogens such as Candida auris and the role of environmental changes in fostering antifungal resistance. The study underscores the need for concerted, interdisciplinary efforts in veterinary, medical, and environmental sciences to enhance understanding and management of Candida infections in cetaceans. We advocate for comprehensive monitoring and collaborative research initiatives to mitigate the rising challenge of these infections. Addressing Candida spp. in cetaceans is not just a conservation priority but a critical step in safeguarding overall marine health and, by extension, human health in the context of evolving infectious diseases.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10553/132098
DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12061128
Source: Microorganisms,v. 12 (6), (Junio 2024)
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