Fusiform infections

Alternative therapy for the following infections when penicillin is contraindicated Uncomplicated gonorrhea due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae] syphilis due to Treponema pallidum, yaws due to T. pertenue] Listeria monocytogenes] anthrax due to Bacillus anthracis] Vincent s infection due to Fusobacterium fusiforme] actinomycosis due to Actinomyces sp. Clostridium sp. 

C. fusiformis is widespread in semi-arid regions of Africa and India. It occurs on pearl millet (Bennisetum americanum) which was domesticated in Sudanian region in Africa and introduced to India (for review see de Wet, 1992). Distribution of C. fusiformis extends from the Transvaal to Equatorial Africa (Loveless, 1967) and widely within India. Despite its typical fusiform elongated conidia, Thirumalachar (1945) concluded that it was C. microcephala (syn. C. purpurea) and this misidentification persisted until the 70 s (Sundaram et al., 1972). Rapid spread and high infection rates are enhanced by the formation of secondary conidia and its sclerotia are drought-resistant (Thakur et al., 1984). 

Walkinshaw C H 1978 Cell necrosis and fungus content in fusiform rust-infected loblolly, longleaf, and slash pine seedlings. Phytopathology 68 1705-1712... 

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