[Objective] To investigate the pathogenicity of Lichtheimiaramosa LYSF001 and ITS resistance to common fungicides, providing experimental evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections in animals. [Methods] The strain was identified by morphological characterization and molecular biology techniques. PCR was employed to detect virulence genes in strain LYSF001, and an animal infection model was established to evaluate the pathogenicity of the strain. Histopathological examination, Grocott’s methenamine silver (GMS) staining, and ITS sequences amplification were employed to analyze pathological changes in the livers and kidneys of infected animals. Additionally, antimicrobial susceptibility tests were conducted to assess the sensitivity of strain LYSF001 to caspofungin, amphotericin B, and itraconazole. [Results] Strain LYSF001 was identified as L. ramosa. PCR analysis revealed that strain LYSF001 carried five virulence genes (CalA, PKP2, LaeA, Alp2, and AspF1). Animal experiments demonstrated that the strain led to the mortality of 40% and caused visceral hyperemia in mice, with the most significant pathological changes (inflammatory cell infiltration and tissue necrosis) observed in the livers and kidneys. Severe infections led to animal mortality. GMS staining revealed the presence of dark-colored hyphae in the heart and liver, and ITS sequences amplification further confirmed fungal infection. The antimicrobial susceptibility test results indicated that strain LYSF001 was resistant to caspofungin but sensitive to amphotericin B and itraconazole. [Conclusion] L. ramosa LYSF001 exhibits strong pathogenicity, capable of causing severe infections and even death in animals. Additionally, the strain showed resistance to caspofungin but sensitivity to amphotericin B and itraconazole. The findings provide important experimental evidence and technical support for the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections in animals.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |