Deciphering the role of the Sch9 serine/threonine kinase in Scedosporium apiospermum (opens in new tab)

Scedosporium apiospermum is an emerging opportunistic fungal pathogen, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals. Notably, it ranks second among filamentous fungi infecting cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Infections caused by S. apiospermum can range from localized infections to pulmonary colonization and invasive disseminated infections, often resulting in high mortality rates. This is largely attributed to the patient’s clinical condition, limited diagnostic tools, and resistance to ...