The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen on the Growth of Rhizopus nigricans.

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Abstract:

Plus and minus - mating strains of Rhizopus nigricans were observed in vitro for macroscopic and microscopic growth characteristics at varying hyperbaric oxygen levels and for various exposure times and intervals. Definite inhibition of both strains was observed within oxygen levels well tolerated by humans. Overall experimental results provide in vitro basis for use of compression chamber therapy in treatment of mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus nigricans. Author

Author(s):
Cairney, William J. ; O'hair, Karen A.
Author Organization(s):
FRANK J SEILER RESEARCH LAB UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY CO
Descriptive Note:
Summary rept.,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FJSRL-TR-80-006
Task Number(s):
F1
Project Number(s):
2303
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*FUNGI, *FUNGUS DISEASES, *HYPERBARIC MEDICINE, HUMANS, TIME, OXYGEN, THERAPY, EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), HYPERBARIC CONDITIONS, HYPERBARIC CHAMBERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
*Rhizopus Nigricans, PE61102F, WUFJSRL2303F133
Report Date:
1980 Dec 01