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Fungal biodiversity of the IFAN beach sand in Dakar, Senegal

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Medical mycology

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Background: From a recreational point of view, the sandy beaches are much frequented because they represent a space for relaxation and leisure. Due to the large number of visitors, a possible contamination of the sand by fungal microorganisms could constitute a source of transmission by potentially pathogenic saprophytic fungi. The aim of this work is to determine the biodiversity of the sand of the IFAN (Fundamental Institute of Black Africa) beach in Dakar, Senegal. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional and descriptive study during the period from August 1, 2017, to April 1, 2018 (8 months). For every month, five sand samples of about 70 g collected at different locations on the beach were cultured on Sabouraud medium using the washing technique for yeasts and non-dermatophytic filamentous fungi isolation and the Vanbreusghem trapping technique for dermatophytes isolation. Results: Out of 45 sand samples collected, all contained at least one fungal species (100% positivity). Fifty-three (53) fungal strains composed of 12 micromycetes belonging to nine (09) different genera were isolated: Aspergillus (41.51%), Cladosporium (26.42%), Penicillium (15.09%) were the most predominant. Other species recovered comprise Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida albicans with 1.89% each. Conclusion: According to our results, the sand of IFAN beach contains a great diversity of fungal species, including fungi incriminated in human pathology. Thus, it seems that the coastal sand represents an important reservoir of fungi whose role is poorly elucidated.

DOI

10.21608/mid.2023.178988.1421

Keywords

sand, beach, yeasts, Filamentous fungi, Senegal

Authors

First Name

Abdoulaye

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DIOP

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Affiliation

Training and Research Unit in Health Science of the Assane SECK University of Ziguinchor BP 523 Ziguinchor, Senegal. Ziguinchor Regional Hospital, Senegal

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abdoulayecheikhe@gmail.com

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Ziguinchor

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First Name

khadim

Last Name

DIONGUE

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-

Affiliation

Parasitology-Mycology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontostomatology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, BP 5005, Dakar, Senegal. Parasitology-mycology laboratory, CHU Aristide le Dantec, BP 16477, Dakar, Sénégal.

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khadimase@gmail.com

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-

First Name

Mouhamadou

Last Name

NDIAYE

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-

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Parasitology-Mycology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontostomatology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, BP 5005, Dakar, Senegal. Parasitology-mycology laboratory, CHU Aristide le Dantec, BP 16477, Dakar, Sénégal.

Email

mouhamadou.ndiaye@ucad.edu.sn

City

Dakar

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-

First Name

Mamadou Alpha

Last Name

DIALLO

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Parasitology-mycology laboratory, CHU Aristide le Dantec, BP 16477, Dakar, Sénégal.

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mad1fa@hotmail.com

City

Dakar

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First Name

Mame Cheikh

Last Name

Seck

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-

Affiliation

Parasitology-Mycology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontostomatology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, BP 5005, Dakar, Senegal. Military Hospital of Ouakam Dakar, Senegal.

Email

mcseck203@yahoo.fr

City

Dakar

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-

First Name

Aida Sadikh

Last Name

Badiane

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-

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Parasitology-Mycology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontostomatology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, BP 5005, Dakar, Senegal. Parasitology-mycology laboratory, CHU Aristide le Dantec, BP 16477, Dakar, Sénégal.

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asbadiane@ggmail.com

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Daouda

Last Name

NDIAYE

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-

Affiliation

Parasitology-Mycology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontostomatology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, BP 5005, Dakar, Senegal. Parasitology-mycology laboratory, CHU Aristide le Dantec, BP 16477, Dakar, Sénégal.

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dndiaye23@gmail.com

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-

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Volume

5

Article Issue

2

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47401

Issue Date

2024-05-01

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2022-12-05

Publish Date

2024-05-01

Page Start

803

Page End

810

Print ISSN

2682-4132

Online ISSN

2682-4140

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MID_Volume 5_Issue 2_Pages 803-810.pdf

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1,157

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Publication Title

Microbes and Infectious Diseases

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Fungal biodiversity of the IFAN beach sand in Dakar, Senegal

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25 Dec 2024